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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

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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

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

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Texture

      • grassy

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

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