Overview
Armeria leucocephala 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 leucocephala 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 leucocephala 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 well suited to south-facing, exposed sites. This cultivar prefers dry, well-drained soils such as sand or loam and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for coastal, cottage, and informal gardens, as well as rock gardens, flower borders, ground cover, and garden edging. Propagation can be achieved through 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 leucocephala 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 leucocephala
- 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 leucocephala?
Armeria leucocephala prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Armeria leucocephala need?
Armeria leucocephala 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 leucocephala hardy in the UK?
Armeria leucocephala 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 leucocephala?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
