Armeria mar. 'Rubrifolia' - P9

Description
The Sea thrift 'Rubrifolia' (Armeria maritima) is an upright, clump-forming, winter-green perennial that forms carmine-red, ball-shaped flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Sea thrift 'Rubrifolia' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Armeria montana.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * wintergreen

Leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Sea thrift 'Rubrifolia' are grey-green, linear. With its dark red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Frost hardiness
The Sea thrift 'Rubrifolia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Sea thrift 'Rubrifolia' sets beautiful accents together with: Heather carnation, sand thyme.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' forms ball-shaped, carmine-red flowers from May.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, heather garden, bee pasture