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Elfin thyme makes up most of the green "mortar," but Smith tucked in a few surprises as well, such as blue-eyed grass, lemon thyme, and sea pink (Armeria maritima) as "purposeful accidents" to make the grid seem less controlled.

Send your pictures and videos to: tyler.mears@walesonline.co.uk > A swarm of moon jellyfish turned the sea pink off the coast of New Quay

LAST October, Linda Walker was a spectator as hardy fundraisers took the plunge for the North Sea Pink Dip.

What is the common name for the flower Armeria or sea pink?

It has been made using nearly 16,000 plants, including Sea Pink, Thyme, Cranesbill, Wood Rush, Hebe and Ferns, and is irrigated by rain-water captured on the roof by a rainwater harvesting system.

Containing meadow sweet, sea pink and wild water mint, these local botanicals create a complex and well-balanced gin which should appeal to all you gin aficionados out there looking for a modern twist on a classic style.

On the Cheshire side of the river, sea pink or thrift still makes a pretty sight from Stanlow Point to Mount Manisty.

Sea pink (Armeria maritima), white, rose; spring (all year along coast), white, rose; spring (all year along coast).

So far she has found only three flowers that can stand it - sea campion, sestuca glauca and sea pink.

KEY TRACK - "EVERYTHING REMINDS ME OF YOU" FOR FANS OF - THE SMITHS, GIN BLOSSOMS SEA PINKS - WATERCOURSE Prolific and unique - Sea Pinks have contributed six records in just a few years.