Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Also called Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' - Red-leaved Sea Thrift
More About Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
- Tufts of foliage resemble turfgrass
- Foliage is burgundy in the spring and fall, fading to dark green in the warmer months
- Globe-shaped hot pink flower clusters form a layer of colour above the semi-evergreen foliage
- Plant will slowly spread into surrounds if soil is dry enough
- Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, persisting into the summer
- Flower Height: 40 cm
Zone:
4Height:
10-20 cmSpread:
15-30 cmColour:
PinkRed-leaved Sea Thrift Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow perennial needing a well-drained, sandy soil. Divide in the spring. Deadheading will stimulate new flower buds, extending the bloom time into the summer. The second set of blooms will appear in late summer when cooler temperatures occur. Generally pest and disease free. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, rooftops and walkways.
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Evergreen
Rock garden
Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Fall ColorFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
CompactDwarf
Mounding
Foliage Color
BronzeRed
Landscape uses
Border/edgingRooftop (extensive)
Suitable Substitutions for Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Armeria maritima 'Alba'
Sea Thrift
Armeria juniperifolia
Juniper-leaved Thrift
Armeria psuedarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac'
False Sea Thrift
