Thrift, sea pink

Armeria latifolia, Armeria formosa, Armeria maritima

Plants of Home and Garden

Soak seed several hours, then sow at 60-70F/15-21C, just covered; sow directly outdoors in summer or indoors in late winter. Full sun, not-too-fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates salt and wind and as such well suited to coastal climates, and tolerates dry conditions. Divide every three or so years in spring, or propagate by semi-hard cuttings in summer. Zone 4-8

See Also

Carnation, clove pink (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Non-stop pink begonia, tuberous hybrid begonia (Begonia x tuberhybrida, Begonia tuberhybrida)

Related Topics

Cuttings
Dividing Plants
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Soaking and Pricking

 
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