Armeria Ballerina Red

Sea Thrift

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Rose red flowers
Rose red flowers of Armeria Ballerina Red top slender stems held above broad leaves. Lovely between rocks and around stones that edge a path. A Fleuroselect Gold Medal award winner. Bring some indoors for charming bouquets in your favorite bud vase. Strongest blooming in spring but will continue to bloom in waves of fresh flowers throughout the summer. Also known as False Sea Thrift, Armeria pseudarmeria display broad evergreen foliage instead of the grassy tufts of true Sea Thrift.

Code ARRE

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Plant Type Perennials

Species pseudarmeria

Height Short 8-10"

Spacing Plant 8-10" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 6-9

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

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Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Armeria General Information

Armeria pseudarmeria are extremely tolerant of both heat and salt while remaining fresh and evergreen. These False Sea Thrifts have broader leaves, stiffer stems and lush ball-shaped flowers in abundance all summer long. Often reblooms when deadheaded. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Armeria Plant Care

Shear off all old flowers when blooming is done for attractive little clumps all year long. Does best in poor dry soil. Can be divided in spring by splitting clump with a spade. However, it will be slow to recover and these plants usually prefer to be left undisturbed. May benefit from loose winter mulch for protection. Fertilizer is usually not necessary.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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