Overview
Armeria plantaginea 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 plantaginea 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 plantaginea is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar within the Armeria genus, known for its evergreen, grass-like, tufted foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing aspect and can tolerate exposed conditions. This cultivar prefers dry, well-drained soils including sand and loam, and is adaptable to acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as coastal, cottage, rock gardens, and flower borders, and can be propagated 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 plantaginea 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 plantaginea
- 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 plantaginea?
Armeria plantaginea prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Armeria plantaginea need?
Armeria plantaginea 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 plantaginea hardy in the UK?
Armeria plantaginea 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 plantaginea?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
