Species sea thrift
pink-white flowers with white filaments, yellow anthers, and light-green foliage and stems

sea thrift

Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty'

Sea thrift (Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty') is an amazing low-maintenance plant that will turn any garden into a bright and happy outdoor oasis. Its pink blooms will add a beautiful pop of color throughout the season and quickly form a lovely clump of evergreen mounds with grey-green leaves. Sea thrift will tolerate a wide range of soils and grows well in areas with sunny or partially shaded exposures. This plant species is very drought-tolerant and quite hardy, not requiring much care and maintenance at all. Plus, its deer-resistant! So, if you're looking for a colorful and hardy addition to your garden, look no further than Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty' sea thrift!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Sea Thrift (Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty') should be watered every 7-10 days, depending on the season and the weather. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater; Sea Thrift should not be water-logged and soggy. Nonetheless, be sure to provide ample moisture. During the warm summer months, Sea Thrift may need to be watered more often than during the cooler winter months. Additionally, based on the weather conditions, extra watering may be necessary.

sunlight

Sea thrift (Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty') is a hardy plant that can tolerate various types of sunlight. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Therefore, it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in order for it to thrive. Too much sun, however, can cause the leaves to become discolored and wilted, so it is important to monitor the amount of sunlight it receives and move it to a shadier spot if needed. In areas with extremely hot summers, consider providing some afternoon shade to ensure the health of the plant.

pruning

Sea Thrift (Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty') should be pruned annually in early spring, before new growth appears. Pruning should be very light, removing no more than 1-third of the stems at a time. Removal of more than this can cause a delay in new growth, bloom, and reduce the overall size of the plant. Pruning should be done before new leaves have started to appear, giving the plant a chance to begin growing for the season. Faded blooms can also be trimmed during the growing season, which will encourage continued flowering throughout the season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
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Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Sea thrift typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map