Showing posts with label Sea Pink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sea Pink. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sea Pink Grass-like Perennial Pink Flowers Ground Cover - Armeria, Thrift

Sea Pink is started to fade (see previous photos 1 & 2), I try to germinate it from flower seeds. Did anyone try initiate plant growth by germinating the dry flower seeds?

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Armeria, Sea Pink, Thrift, Armeria Maritima, Armeria Vulgaris, Statice Armeria

Sea Pink is doing good, see how beautiful in full bloom compared to last month.
Happy Earth Day!



Sunday, April 5, 2009

Armeria, Sea Pink, Thrift, Armeria maritima, Armeria vulgaris, Statice armeria



I decided to get more info about Armeria (Sea Pink/ Thrift), here are the findings:
Scientific Name: Armeria maritima.
Synonym: Armeria vulgaris, Statice armeria
Family: Plumbaginaceae
  • USDA: 4-10
  • Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -30°F (-35°C)
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Origin: Coastlines of Europe
  • Growth Habits: Perennial, mounds up to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
  • Watering Needs: Regular to little water
  • Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in spring or fall
  • Use in rock gardens or as edging plant.
  • Dry soil, little if any fertilizing.
  • Space 10-12" apart. Vivid pink blossoms on 10-20" stems in June to August; 8" foliage is evergreen.
  • Few if any insect or disease problems unless soil is too wet.
  • Seed setting with the spread of dead flower head.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Grass-Like Perennial Ground Cover With Pink Flowers

This grass-like perennial is very easy to grow, and blooming in pink flowers during spring/ summer.

Edit: Thanks to Chuck's respond, the name of this ground cover is Armeria/ Sea Pink/ thrift.

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