Armeria pseud. 'Ballerina Lilac' - P11

Description
Great thrift 'Ballerina Lilac' (Armeria pseudarmeria) is a clump-forming, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that produces lilac, ball-shaped flowers from June to August. Its needle-like, lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and spreads to approx. 25 cm. Great thrift 'Ballerina Lilac' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Great thrift 'Ballerina Lilac' are dark green, needle-like and lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Great thrift 'Ballerina Lilac' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, mat-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- Rockery plants thrive in loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate retains little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting – particularly during dry spells – until they are sufficiently established. - The plant must be protected from winter damp. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This encourages new growth. - In harsh locations, sun protection is highly recommended during ground frost.

Flower
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac' produces spherical, lilac-coloured flowers from June onwards.

Use
Planters, heath garden, rockery, bee pasture