Overview
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' is a tufted alpine rockery in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds, ground cover and garden edging. It is native to Flanders.
About
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' is a tufted evergreen alpine rockery plant from the Plumbaginaceae family. It grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This drought-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun and suits east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. 'Morning Star White' offers interest throughout spring, summer, and winter, requiring low maintenance.
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, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Garden edging
- Native to
- Flanders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White'
- 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 maritima 'Morning Star White'?
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' need?
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' grow?
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' hardy in the UK?
Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White' 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 maritima 'Morning Star White'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
