Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Great Thrift)
Spheres of rose-red flower clusters on upright stems resemble Candy Land-like lollypops amongst grassy foliage. Like A. maritima blooming begins in mid to late spring and continues sporadically throughout the summer. The evergreen leaves however are broader, the flower clusters are larger and height is taller in bloom at 12-14". Tolerates dry soils and salt spray.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing | 10 in - 15 in |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Image © The Perennial Farm
Image © The Perennial Farm
|
Thrift, Ballerina Red
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Great Thrift)
Spheres of rose-red flower clusters on upright stems resemble Candy Land-like lollypops amongst grassy foliage. Like A. maritima blooming begins in mid to late spring and continues sporadically throughout the summer. The evergreen leaves however are broader, the flower clusters are larger and height is taller in bloom at 12-14". Tolerates dry soils and salt spray. |
Attracts
  |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Scan Code to learn more! |  |
