Overview
Armeria caespitosa x maritima is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Armeria caespitosa x maritima 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, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Armeria caespitosa x maritima is a clump-forming alpine rockery plant belonging to the genus Armeria in the Plumbaginaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun, making it suitable for south, east, or west-facing aspects. This hardy cultivar (H5) prefers well-drained, fertile soils of various types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and can tolerate acid, alkaline, or neutral pH levels. It is ideal for use in coastal, gravel, rock, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers, offering interest through spring and summer.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria caespitosa x maritima size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria caespitosa x maritima
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring, Basal cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Armeria caespitosa x maritima?
Armeria caespitosa x maritima prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armeria caespitosa x maritima need?
Armeria caespitosa x maritima 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 caespitosa x maritima hardy in the UK?
Armeria caespitosa x maritima 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 caespitosa x maritima?
Seed, Division in spring, Basal cuttings in summer.
More in the Armeria genus
- Armeria maritimathrift
- Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica'
- Armeria maritima 'Rosa Stolz'
- Armeria maritima 'Variegata'thrift 'Variegata'
- Armeria 'Brutus'
- Armeria maritima 'Alba'Thrift
- Armeria velutina