Armeria 'Pink Petite'

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Size
  Height:  15cm
  Spread:  40cm
  Dainty flowers
  
Location
  Full Sun
  Full Sun/Part Shade
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PLANT PROFILE
A delightful clump forming evergreen plant ideal for edging, container culture or simply adding colour to the front of garden beds and rockeries. Short but prolific stems of soft mauve/pink coloured flowers cluster together to form impressive round globes during spring which last well if cut for fresh posies.

The attractive foliage comprises of fine grass-like leaves providing an interesting textural presence year round.

Armerias are a hardy perennial found in a range of soil types and climatic conditions around the world ranging from storm-swept coastal zones through to alpine meadows.

Rock or gravel gardens, containers, edging for paths or garden beds, japanese style gardens, small filler for perennial borders.

Armerias are low growing and therefore should always be planted towards the front of a garden display to be visible. In containers they can be planted alone, mixed with taller growing plants or those with broader foliage for contrast.

Plant Partners: Plants which require similar growing conditions which are also complementary include: Daylilies, Salvias, Veronica, Phlox

Colour Schemes: For soft harmony: other shades of pink, purples - any shade, blues - any shade, white, silvery foliage. For vibrant contrasts: deep purples, plum, burgundy or darker shades of blue, lime or silver (usually foliage plants).
CULTURAL CARE
Prefers a full sun position in a friable, well drained soil. Although dry tolerant once established occasional deep watering through extended periods of heat will maintain a more robust performance. No pruning required although removing spent flower stems will encourage further displays. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring.
 

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