Tim

Armeria Maritima - Pink

Thrift; Sea thrift; Sea pink

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  Easy care
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  Bright light
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  Pollinator friendly

• Tim likes...
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    A sunny spot

    The more sun he's exposed to, the better his showing of flowers.

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    Can tolerate wind

    Don't worry about shielding him with taller plants as he's very happy taking a battering from the wind.

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    Pruning

    Remember to pinch off old flowers to keep him looking tidy and to promote new growth.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Armeria maritima splendens

  Nickname

  Thrift; Sea Thrift; Sea Pink

  Plant type

  Evergreen perennial

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  13cm

• About armeria

  This sea-faring fellow can typically be found by rocky ocean shores, usually up high on a cliff. Nicknamed 'Thrift', Tim is the superhero of flowering plants. Don't be fooled by his delicate appearance - his background living up on mountain sides makes him perfect for anything from wind prone gardens to sky-scraping balconies. Throughout Spring and Summer, Tim blooms bright pink, cup-shaped flowers on top of evergreen tufts of grass. As a perennial, he'll come back for more every year, making him an excellent addition to a low-maintenance urban garden.

  A superhero in more ways than one, Tim has been used in medications to treat epilepsy and obesity. He's also been known to work as a sedative. Just don't try to self-medicate; eating him raw from the garden won't help you much.