Armeria sea pink

Common Name:
Sea Pink

Description:
Armeria maritima, commonly known as Sea Pink or Thrift, is a compact, evergreen perennial prized for its resilience and charming floral display. Native to coastal regions, it forms dense clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves and produces globular clusters of pink flowers atop slender stems. In Melbourne's temperate climate, Sea Pink thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and is particularly tolerant of saline conditions, making it ideal for coastal gardens. Flowering from late spring through summer, it adds vibrant colour to rockeries, borders, and containers. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flush of flowers. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to water-wise gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Coastal Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Edging

Toxicity:
Sea Pink is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. However, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Sedum (Sedum spp.)

• Thyme (Thymus spp.)

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)