About
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Pink' is a hardy evergreen perennial that develops a tuft of narrow, lance-like foliage reaching up to 15cm in length. During the summer months, it bears rounded flower clusters in a soft pink hue, measuring up to 4cm in diameter, elevated on sturdy stems that can grow as tall as 35cm. This plant is also suitable for use in floral arrangements.
About the genus
Armeria consists of evergreen perennial plants that develop clumps or mats of narrow, strap-like foliage. They produce elongated flower stalks topped with compact clusters of small, cup-shaped blooms.
Growing conditions
- 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
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- 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, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Pruning
- Trim off spent flower stalks
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or division in spring; take basal cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free