Overview
Armeria corsica of gardens is a plant with a bushy, clump-forming habit in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen, grass-like, tufted foliage. Armeria corsica of gardens grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds, ground cover and garden edging.
About
Armeria corsica of gardens is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Armeria genus, known for its evergreen, grass-like, tufted foliage. It thrives in full sun and is suited to south-facing, exposed locations. This cultivar prefers dry, well-drained soils including sand and loam, and can tolerate a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline and neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for coastal, cottage, and informal gardens, as well as rock gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, ground cover, and garden edging. Propagation is 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
- Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria corsica of gardens size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Grass-like, Tufted
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria corsica 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 corsica of gardens?
Armeria corsica of gardens prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Armeria corsica of gardens need?
Armeria corsica of gardens grows best in sand and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays dry to well-drained.
Is Armeria corsica of gardens hardy in the UK?
Armeria corsica 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 corsica of gardens?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
