Armeria maritima MS Deep Rose
$12.99
Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift
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Description
This compact plant is great in rock and alpine gardens; attractive clusters of deep rose-pink flowers rise above glossy, grassy foliage forming a neat and attractive plant; will tolerate areas affected by salt and heat | Plant Form: spreading | Hardiness Zone: 4 | Grow Height : 6 inches (10 inches with the flowers) | Grow Spread : 12 inches | SunLight Requirement: full sun to partial shade | Moisture Requirement: dry to average | Flowering Period: from mid spring to early summer | Landscape Application: Rock;Edging;Garden;Groundcover;Container
Additional information
| Common Name | Armeria maritima MS Deep Rose |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Synonyms | Armeria Abbey Deep Rose, Armeria Abbey Deep Rose (Abbey Series), Armeria maritima 'Abbey Deep Rose', Armeria maritima MS Deep Rose |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Compact, Tufted |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Water lightly while roots establish, then avoid persistently wet ground. Remove spent flower stalks to prolong the bloom period. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Cliff Rose, Common Thrift, Cushion Pink, Maritime Thrift, Sea Pink, Sea Thrift |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23081165, ZARMMAMSDRQT, 201924142, 201920941 |
| Usps | Deep rose-pink flower heads rise above dark green grassy foliage., A compact evergreen mound edges paths, rocks, and patio pots., Full sun and sharply drained soil keep the tuft compact. |