Thrift flower

This time of year Chesil Beach, nr. Portland develops a light pink glow as thrift (Armeria maritima) dominates the normally quite dull greeny edges. It is a rather surreal experience sitting amongst thousands of delicate perfectly formed flowers when for the rest of the year you wouldn't even know they were there!

Thrift (Armreia maritime) This short tufted perennial grows to approximately 30cm. The flowers are small, pink in tight round heads and on downy leafless stalks above cushions of rather fleshy narrow leaves. This plant begins to flower in April and finishes toward the end of the summer. This plant is particularly at home around sea cliffs and in particular around Malin Head.

These tough but beautiful options for coastal planting will thrive despite the ocean air and sandy soil. They work in any harsh environment.

Thrift (Armeria maritima) a coastal flower in Scotland by Alex Saunders on 500px

Sea pink is a low-growing perennial evergreen that is hardy in United States Department of Agriculture zones 4 through 8. Growing sea pinks and how to take care of thrift plants is easy. Learn more here.

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Armeria Maritima (Sea Thrift Plants) compact, evergreen, grows 6” to 12” inches tall, lavender to pink flowers, tiny round clusters during spring. [DETAILS]

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