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Armeria maritima Rubrifolia

Red-leaved Sea Thrift (Thrift)

It forms a dense mat of grassy, purplish-red leaves maturing to dark green in the summer and sporting globe-shaped, hot pink flower clusters.

  • »  Tufts of foliage resemble turfgrass
  • »  Foliage is burgundy in the spring and fall, fading to dark green in the warmer months
  • »  Globe-shaped hot pink flower clusters form a layer of colour above the semi-evergreen foliage
  • »  Plant will slowly spread into surrounds if soil is dry enough
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, persisting into the summer
  • »  Flower Height: 40 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-20 cm
  • Spread:15-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Red
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Easy to grow perennial needing a well-drained, sandy soil. Divide in the spring. Deadheading will stimulate new flower buds,  extending the bloom time into the summer. The second set of blooms will appear in late summer when cooler temperatures occur. Generally pest and disease free. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, rooftops and walkways.