Red Leaf Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
SKU
1946
Another exciting new colored foliage plant! Traditional thrift with leaves strongly tinted in exciting burgundy purple. Outstanding whether in bloom or not! Bright pink flowers sit atop six inch stems in spring and summer. Ideal for accents in small gardens against light value foliage plants. Super in masses. Herbaceous perennial. Sun or shade. Fast growing 8 to 10 in. tall , clumps 1 ft. wide.
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Full 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 roob-rih-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms clumps 8 to 10 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, 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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