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Armeria maritima Rubrifolia / 13Cm / 20Cm
Armeria maritima Rubrifolia
Confirmed format: 13cm
Plant Highlights
- Striking bronze-purple to reddish evergreen foliage
- Vibrant pink and rose flowerheads through late spring and summer
- Compact, tufted, clumping growth habit
- Exceptional tolerance of coastal conditions, wind and drought
- Easy to care for with low water needs
Overview
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen perennial known for its distinctive bronze-purple to reddish foliage and charming pink and rose flowerheads. Flowering from May to July with repeat and long-lasting blooms, this dwarf alpine brings year-round interest to outdoor spaces. Exceptionally tolerant of drought, coastal winds and salt spray, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for rockeries, gravel gardens, containers and exposed sites.
Why We Love It
- Striking reddish-purple foliage provides fantastic year-round colour and texture.
- Produces masses of charming pink flowerheads throughout the summer months.
- Thrives in exposed coastal gardens and difficult dry soils where other plants struggle.
- Incredibly low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Armeria maritima Rubrifolia |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Pink, rose, and multicolour |
| Flowering Months | May to July |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, tufted, rosette, and compact |
| Mature Height | 15 cm |
| Mature Spread | 20 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Grow in full sun with south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Well-suited to exposed and coastal locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Thrives in chalk, loam, and sand soils with any soil pH, provided drainage is free-draining or well-drained. |
| Watering | Has low water needs and is drought-tolerant, preferring dry to moderately dry moisture conditions. |
| Care & Maintenance | An easy-care plant with recommended deadheading in July or August and no special winter protection required. |
Perfect For
- Rockeries and alpine gardens
- Gravel gardens
- Coastal gardens and exposed sites
- Borders and front of borders
- Containers, window boxes, and balconies
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Native to British and Irish coastlines in species form.
- Fully hardy down to -15°C (RHS Hardiness Rating H5).
- Provides valuable support for pollinators and butterflies.
- Supplied in a 13cm pot with a height of 20cm.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 13cm pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 20cm |
| Category Group | Alpine |
| Wildlife Value | Pollinator and butterfly support |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
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