Armeria mar. 'Rubrifolia' (Vesuvius) - P13

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Armeria montana.

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

Growth habit
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.

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