Armeria Maritima Rubrifolia "Red Leaved Sea Thrift"
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Armeria Maritima Rubrifolia "Red Leaved Sea Thrift"
Product Details
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’
(Red-Leaved Sea Thrift)
Product Description
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ is a compact, evergreen perennial prized for its rich burgundy-red foliage and delicate pink, globe-shaped flowers held on slender stems. This colourful variety provides year-round interest and is ideal for borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, and coastal landscapes. Its neat, tufted growth habit and tolerance of harsh conditions make it an excellent low-maintenance choice for modern gardens.
Size When Fully Grown
- Height: ± 20–30 cm (including flower stems)
- Width: ± 25–35 cm
- Forms dense, mound-shaped clumps.
Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun
- Best foliage colour and flowering in full sun.
- Soil: Very well-drained soil
- Prefers sandy or gritty soils; does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Watering: Low to moderate
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Climate: Suitable for most South African regions
- Excellent for coastal areas; tolerant of wind, salt spray, and light frost.
- Feeding: Minimal feeding required
- Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to encourage a tidy appearance.
- Best foliage colour and flowering in full sun.
- Prefers sandy or gritty soils; does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent for coastal areas; tolerant of wind, salt spray, and light frost.
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
- Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
- Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
- Active Growth: Spring and summer
- Winter: Evergreen in mild climates; growth slows in colder areas.
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