thrift
Also known as: cliff rose; cushion pink; lady's cushion; lady's pincushion; marsh daisy; sea gilliflower; sea grass; sea pink
A mat-forming evergreen perennial with dense, needle-like leaves and erect scapes to 15cm, bearing compact clusters of cup-shaped pink flowers in late spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- thrift (Armeria maritima)
- Genus
- Armeria
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of thrift
Distribution map
Northern Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of thrift
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thrift care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, division or basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil, suitable for rock garden and trough or the front of a border
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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