Armeria maritima - Plug/Celgrown

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Armeria montana.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * winter green * deer resistant

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 forms ball-shaped, pink, white flowers from May.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, heather garden, bee pasture