Overview
Armeria velutina is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Armeria, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Armeria velutina grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Armeria velutina is a clump-forming evergreen perennial belonging to the genus Armeria, known for its narrow, strap-like foliage and compact clusters of small, cup-shaped flowers atop elongated stalks. This alpine rockery plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits various garden settings such as coastal, gravel, rock, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers. It is best propagated by seed, division in spring, or basal cuttings in summer, with interest in spring and summer seasons.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Armeria velutina size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armeria velutina
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring, 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 velutina?
Armeria velutina prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armeria velutina need?
Armeria velutina is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Armeria velutina hardy in the UK?
Armeria velutina 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 velutina?
Seed, Division in spring, Basal cuttings in summer.
