Overview
Armeria latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the genus Armeria, belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family. It features evergreen, grass-like, tufted foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position. This cultivar prefers dry, well-drained sandy or loamy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or 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 can be achieved 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 latifolia 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 latifolia
- 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 latifolia?
Armeria latifolia prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Armeria latifolia need?
Armeria latifolia 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 latifolia hardy in the UK?
Armeria latifolia 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 latifolia?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
