Ballerina Red False Sea Thrift is a low-growing perennial with stiff dark green grass-like foliage. Global clusters of rose red flowers bloom heavily in mid spring and sporadically has additional blooms through summer if deadheaded. Flowers best in full sun and dry well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Portugal |
Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
Spacing: |
1' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pest or disease issues. Leaf rot is common in moist, fertile, or clay soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Yarrow, Creeping Phlox, Russian Sage
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) 阿橋 HQ, 擬海石竹 Armeria pseudarmeria Ballerina Red -巴黎植物園 Jardin des Plantes, Paris- (9207617192), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.