{"product_id":"armeria-maritima-sea-thrift-pink-seeds","title":"Dwarf Sea thrift pink - 100 seeds (Armeria Maritima)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eArmeria maritima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sea Thrift Pink'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Hardy evergreen coastal perennial with bright pink flower clusters\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eArmeria maritima\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cheerful rounded clusters of bright pink flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Compact evergreen cushions provide year-round structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Excellent tolerance of coastal, windy and exposed conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Drought tolerant once established and thrives in lean soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Perfect for rock gardens, gravel planting, edging and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Coastal gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Rock and gravel gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Path and border edging\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Containers and troughs\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Dry, sunny planting areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e February–April\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, after hardening off\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May or September–October, lightly cover seeds with fine soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–July, usually from the second year\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy evergreen perennial\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–21°C (61–70°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–90 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly cover seeds with a fine layer of compost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No specific light requirement – seeds should be lightly covered, not deeply buried\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination; reduce watering once plants are established\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; particularly suitable for sandy, gritty, chalky or relatively poor soils\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 in), including flowering stems\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Soak seeds in warm water overnight before sowing, then lightly cover with fine compost; RHS recommends this treatment for \u003cem\u003eArmeria\u003c\/em\u003e seed.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Germination can take 30–90 days, so maintain gentle moisture and do not discard seed trays if seedlings do not appear quickly.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage; Sea Thrift performs particularly well in gravelly, sandy and coastal-style planting and dislikes persistently wet ground.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Avoid rich soil and excessive feeding. Leaner conditions help maintain the naturally compact, dense habit characteristic of Sea Thrift.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Remove faded flower stems after flowering to keep the evergreen cushions neat and encourage the plant to direct energy into healthy new growth.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51424762691922,"sku":"4760 - Armeria","price":1.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/4760aArmeriamaritymaSeaThrift_Pink.jpg?v=1787685248","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/armeria-maritima-sea-thrift-pink-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}