Overview
Armeria muelleri is a plant with a compact, mound-forming habit in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen, grass-like foliage. Armeria muelleri grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rockery, border, coastal garden and container.
About
Armeria muelleri is a compact, mound-forming plant in the Plumbaginaceae with evergreen, grass-like foliage. It suits full sun and exposed, south-facing positions. Rated H5, it is classed as hardy in the UK. Flowering occurs from May to August.
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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In the garden
Armeria muelleri sits in the Plumbaginaceae and forms a tight, mound-forming habit of evergreen, grass-like leaves. It flowers between May and August, producing a defined bloom period while maintaining its neat foliage outside the flowering months. Position the plant in full sun on sandy, neutral, free-draining soil; a south-facing, exposed site is ideal. The combination of sand and good drainage is important because Armeria muelleri prefers soils that do not retain excess moisture. Given its H5 rating, it is classed as hardy for UK conditions, so choose an open site where winter exposure is not restricted. Use Armeria muelleri in rockeries, at the front of borders, in coastal gardens or in containers where drainage can be controlled. The compact mound works well where a defined, low-growing form is required and will tolerate exposed coastal positions when given the right soil type. Expect a neat evergreen cushion with flowering from May to August.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Armeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria muelleri size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Compact, mound-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, grass-like
- Suggested uses
- Rockery, border, coastal garden, container
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria muelleri
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Resistant
- Disease resistance
- Resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Armeria muelleri?
Armeria muelleri prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Armeria muelleri need?
Armeria muelleri grows best in sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Armeria muelleri hardy in the UK?
Armeria muelleri 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 muelleri?
Division.
