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Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series)

Also Known As

  • Armeria pseudarmeria 'Red Ballerina Series'
  • False Sea Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-16"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series) plant details

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series)

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rose to brick-red drumstick flowers blooming May through September top slim stems held above uncharacteristically broad basal leaves. Appropriate for the rock garden, or a pot since it has a long bloom time. Wind-tolerant, it especially favors the coast but is fine inland, too. 16" tall

Gardening facts about Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series) plant

How to Grow Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red' (Ballerina Series)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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