Red-leaved Sea Thrift, Thrift

Red-leaved Sea Thrift, Thrift

Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

A drought-tolerant perennial suited to hot, dry sunny borders and low-maintenance landscapes.

  • Tufts of foliage resemble turfgrass
  • Foliage is burgundy in the spring and fall, fading to dark green in the warmer months
  • Globe-shaped hot pink flower clusters form a layer of colour above the semi-evergreen foliage
  • Plant will slowly spread into surrounds if soil is dry enough
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, persisting into the summer
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
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Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.1 – 0.2
Mature Spread (meters)
0.15 – 0.3
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
Pink
Foliage Colour
Red
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
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Rabbit Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow perennial needing a well-drained, sandy soil. Divide in the spring. Deadheading will stimulate new flower buds,  extending the bloom time into the summer. A second set of blooms may appear in late summer when cooler temperatures occur. Generally pest and disease free. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, rooftops and walkways.

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