Dwarf Sea thrift pink - 100 seeds (Armeria Maritima)

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Armeria maritima 'Sea Thrift Pink'
Hardy evergreen coastal perennial with bright pink flower clusters

Armeria maritima 'Sea Thrift Pink', commonly known as Sea Thrift or Sea Pink, is a compact evergreen perennial forming neat cushions of narrow, grass-like green foliage topped with rounded clusters of bright pink flowers. Blooming mainly from late spring into summer, its distinctive flower heads rise above the foliage on slender upright stems, creating a colourful display despite the plant's naturally low-growing habit.

Exceptionally well suited to exposed and difficult planting positions, Sea Thrift naturally thrives in coastal environments and tolerates wind, salt-laden air, drought and poor soils once established. Its compact evergreen form makes it particularly valuable for rock gardens, gravel gardens, edging, containers and cracks between stones, while the flowers provide a useful nectar source for pollinating insects.

Why You'll Love It

● Cheerful rounded clusters of bright pink flowers

● Compact evergreen cushions provide year-round structure

● Excellent tolerance of coastal, windy and exposed conditions

● Drought tolerant once established and thrives in lean soils

● Perfect for rock gardens, gravel planting, edging and containers

Ideal For

● Coastal gardens

● Rock and gravel gardens

● Path and border edging

● Containers and troughs

● Dry, sunny planting areas

How to Sow & Grow (UK)
Sow indoors: February–April
Plant out: May–June, after hardening off
Direct outdoors: April–May or September–October, lightly cover seeds with fine soil
Flowering: April–July, usually from the second year
Life cycle: Hardy evergreen perennial
Germination temperature: 16–21°C (61–70°F)
Average germination time: 30–90 days
Depth: Lightly cover seeds with a fine layer of compost
Light required: No specific light requirement – seeds should be lightly covered, not deeply buried
Moisture: Keep compost consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination; reduce watering once plants are established
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained soil; particularly suitable for sandy, gritty, chalky or relatively poor soils
Plant spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Mature height: Approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 in), including flowering stems
Expert Growing Tips

● Soak seeds in warm water overnight before sowing, then lightly cover with fine compost; RHS recommends this treatment for Armeria seed.

● Germination can take 30–90 days, so maintain gentle moisture and do not discard seed trays if seedlings do not appear quickly.

● Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage; Sea Thrift performs particularly well in gravelly, sandy and coastal-style planting and dislikes persistently wet ground.

● Avoid rich soil and excessive feeding. Leaner conditions help maintain the naturally compact, dense habit characteristic of Sea Thrift.

● Remove faded flower stems after flowering to keep the evergreen cushions neat and encourage the plant to direct energy into healthy new growth.

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