Bloodstone Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone'
SKU
0304
Dependable plants for borders or along walks. Clumping evergreen perennial forms neat mounds topped by a profusion of rosy red flower heads. Great for rock garden, landscape accents or containers. Full sun. Moderate growing with flower stalks 8 to 10 in. tall, clumps to 1 ft. wide. Cutting grown.
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3 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-MER-ee-uh ma-RIH-tih-muh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage clumps reach 6 to 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide, with blooms 10 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This evergreen perennial grows in dense blanket-like forms, making it a fine choice for filling in rock gardens and borders. The flowers of Bloodstone Thrift are bright rosy-red, usually blooming in profusion. Try it in containers on decks or at an entryway, or as an accent in the corner of a border. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Rock Garden, Edging, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Compact Perennial |
Thrives in well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates mild drought. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Remove spent flowers to promote repeat bloom.
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