Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright, deep pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks or borders.

Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright purplish-pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely from mid-spring to early summer, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the rest of the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for…

Sea thrift is a salt-tolerant perennial for Zones 4 to 8 with spherical lavender, pink, or white blossom clusters. Learn to grow it now on Gardener’s Path.

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Armeria maritima 'Alba' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of white pom-pom flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly.

Sea Thrifts are popular evergreen perennials and one variety - Armeria maritime - is native to Britain, making it ideal for UK gardens.

Gardening where the sidewalk ends

It’s always lovely when the Sea thrift starts to appear on the cliff tops around Newquay. This little patch is taken from the coast path above North Fistral, looking across to Pentire Headland. #seathrift #seapinks #clifftopflowers #springcoastalflowers #coastalflowers #coastpathflowers #flowerphotography #coastphotography