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

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.



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.