Ballerina

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red'

Sea Thrift


Armeria pseudarmeria Ballerina 'Red' - Sea Thrift from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Unique rose-red ball-shaped flowers
  • Blooms mid-spring thru summer
  • Sturdy stems
  • Compact, evergreen
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

An easy to grow plant Prefers well drained, infertile soil and full sun Salt tolerant Drought tolerant once established


Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 6-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Rock Garden
  • Edging
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Salt Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Armeria

Common Name: Sea Pink

Globe shaped pink, white, red or purple clusters. Dense, mounding tufts of grass-like foliage.  Blooms mid spring.  Compact plant makes it a good choice for edging, rock gardens and small space groundcover.