Overview
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' is a tufted alpine rockery in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' is a tufted, evergreen perennial cultivar within the Armeria genus, known for forming clumps or mats of narrow, strap-like foliage. It produces elongated flower stalks topped with compact clusters of small, cup-shaped blooms, appearing in spring and summer. Suited to full sun and a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, it thrives in moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for coastal, rock, gravel, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers.
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
- H4
Plant details
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or division in spring; take 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 maritima 'Pink Lusitanica'?
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' need?
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' 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.
Is Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' hardy in the UK?
Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Armeria maritima 'Pink Lusitanica'?
Propagate by seed or division in spring; take basal cuttings in summer.
