Species thrift
pink-purple flowers with green-red stems

thrift

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'

Thrift (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac') is an amazing flowering perennial. It has large, vibrant lilac flowers that bloom in clusters on top of slender stems. These flowers are frost tolerant and long lasting, making them ideal for garden beds, borders and as an accent in rock gardens. The foliage is evergreen and adds color to the landscape throughout the year. Thift is drought tolerant, easy to grow and is not affected by many pests or disease. Its long rooting habit allows it to survive in various conditions, making it an ideal choice for gardeners of any experience level. Its beautiful blooms and minimal maintenance make it the perfect addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 9

Flowers:

Lilac-purple Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Thrift (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac') should be watered regularly and deeply. Water the plant enough so that the soil is kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out completely. During the growing season (spring and summer), water approximately once a week, or when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. In the winter, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry out before re-watering. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause the roots to rot.

sunlight

Thrift (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac') grows best in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. It does, however, tolerate partial shade, and can even withstand some periods of deep shade. It can even thrive in regions that have cool and snowy winters, as long as it receives plenty of sun during the summer months. When planting, choose a location that allows the plants to enjoy full sun until midday and partial shade afterwards. To ensure that Thrift thrives, be sure to provide it with adequate sunlight throughout the day.

pruning

Thrift (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac') should be pruned annually in the late winter to early spring. Pruning should be done lightly and consist of removing any dead or damaged foliage, cutting back spent flowers, and shaping the plant, if desired. This type of pruning will promote bushier, more compact plants with longer lived flowers. Avoid cutting back the foliage too drastically as this can interfere with the health of the plant and its ability to flower.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Thrift typically starts flowering in April.

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