Alpine Armeria Morning Star Deep Pink

Alpine Armeria Morning Star Deep Pink Description

Unwins Alpine Armeria Morning Star Deep Pink Seeds produce a profusion of beautiful, deep pink flowers. Also known as thrift, this is ideal for containers and rockeries, providing good ground cover. This hardy perennial can also be grown in containers and pots.

With a compact habit, this plant will not spread too much and is good for small, tight spaces in the garden.

• Perfect for pots and containers
• Hardy perennial

Sow: March to June / August to September
Flowering: May to September

Sowing
Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before sowing. Sow in pots of pre-watered compost, just covering with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Place out of direct sunlight at around 20 C and allow 2-4 weeks for germination, keeping compost moist but not wet. Move to a cooler temperature after germination.

Growing On
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Grow on in a sheltered spot outdoors, such as a cold frame or unheated greenhouse.

Planting Out
Plant out in full sun in well-drained soil. Also suitable for containers, raised beds, or rockeries.

Aftercare / Advice
Remove faded flowers throughout summer to prolong blooming and any dead foliage in spring. Add grit to improve drainage where necessary. Late summer sowings will flower earlier and more profusely the following year.