Overview
Armeria alliacea of gardens is a plant with a bushy, clump forming habit in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Armeria alliacea of gardens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, garden edging and cut flowers.
About
Armeria alliacea of gardens is a bushy, clump-forming evergreen cultivar within the Armeria genus, belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to all garden aspects and exposures, whether north-facing or south-facing, and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites. This cultivar prefers well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden uses such as coastal and cottage gardens, gravel and rock gardens, patios, borders, and slopes, and can be propagated by seed, division, or basal cuttings.
About the genus
Armeria is a genus of flowering plants. These plants are sometimes known as lady's cushion, thrift, or sea pink. The genus counts over a hundred species, mostly native to the Mediterranean, although Armeria maritima is an exception, being distributed along the coasts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Ireland, parts of the United Kingdom such as Cornwall, and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in Wales.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Armeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria alliacea of gardens size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria alliacea of gardens
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Armeria alliacea of gardens?
Armeria alliacea of gardens prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armeria alliacea of gardens need?
Armeria alliacea of gardens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Armeria alliacea of gardens hardy in the UK?
Armeria alliacea of gardens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Armeria alliacea of gardens?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
