Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima)

The perennial wildflower which seems rather unspectacular has it in it as it tolerates the most challenging soils as habitat.

It can, in fact, be found all over the world. In Germany, it is typical for the dune landscapes and salt marshes of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The sea thrift tolerates and processes salt but doesn't necessarily need saline soils as habitat. Occasionally, it can also be found in dry woods or on sandy, gaunt meadows. However, in the inland, it belongs to the endangered plant species.
Its toleration of heavy-metal contaminated locations is especially spectacular. It can absorb and bind heavy metals and is, thereby, a great aide with the regeneration of contaminated soils.

In former times, the sea thrift has also been applied as a medicinal plant for epilepsy. Today, it has no relevance as such anymore. Anyway, the blossoms belong to the edible blossoms and can be used fresh and candied.

As an ornamental plant, the wildflower has already had a place in our gardens for a long time. Because of the habitat requirements, it is well-suitable for rockeries, nature-near gardens, heather gardens or beach gardens. If it feels good, it sows itself and appears in many locations. It especially comes into its own when it's planted in groups.

Armeria maritima seeds, content: Approx. 200 Sea Thrift seeds

Details: Plant description & care

Plant family:

plumbaginaceae

Country of origin:

AfricaAsiaAustraliaCentral AmericaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth America

Plant height approx.:

20 – 50 cm

Flowering time:

AugustJulyJuneMaySeptember

Flower colour:

PinkPurple

Lifecycle :

Perennial

Winter hardiness zone (whz):

4 (–34 bis –30 °c)

Climate:

Moderate

sunlight:

full sun

Water requirements:

Low

Soil type:

AridFreshNutrient–poorPorousnährstoffarm

Use:

Cut flowerMedicinal plantOrnamental plant

Sowing & cultivation

Indoor pre-culture (seedling stage):

AprilMarchMay

Sowing time outdoors:

AprilJuneMay

Sowing depth:

0 cm

Best germination temperature :

5 °C

Germination time in days:

20 – 30

Planting distance:

15 cm

Specialties:

Honey plantNeeds cold for germinationNeeds light to germinate

Main harvest:

–

Perennial wildflower and ornamental plant for nutrient-poor, calcareous locations in the sun. Germinates irregularly in 20-30 days. Cold application can promote germination. Pre-culture from March or direct sowing from May. Only sprinkle seeds on the substrate and press lightly. The seedlings can be sown outdoors from mid-May. Tolerates salty and heavy metal polluted soils.

Other names

Botanical name:

armeria maritima

German names:

berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke

English names:

sea pinksea thrift

French names:

armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin

Spanish names:

armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón

Italian names:

armeria marittima

Details

Item number: ARM01

Brand: Magic Garden Seeds

Group:: Seeds
botanical names:: armeria maritima
botanische namen:: armeria maritima
duitse namen:: berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke
engelse namen:: sea pinksea thrift
english names:: sea pinksea thrift
franse namen:: armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin
french names:: armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin
german names:: berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke
italiaanse namen:: armeria marittima
italian names:: armeria marittima
kultivierungsschwierigkeitsgrad:: schwer
nombres alemanes:: berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke
nombres botánicos:: armeria maritima
nombres españoles:: armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón
nombres franceses:: armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin
nombres ingleses:: sea pinksea thrift
nombres italianos:: armeria marittima
nomi botanici:: armeria maritima
nomi francesi:: armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin
nomi inglesi:: sea pinksea thrift
nomi italiani:: armeria marittima
nomi spagnoli:: armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón
nomi tedeschi:: berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke
noms allemands:: berggrasblumebergnelkegewöhnliche grasnelkegoldröselngrasblumemeergrasblumemövenblumesandnelkestrand–grasnelke
noms anglais:: sea pinksea thrift
noms botaniques:: armeria maritima
noms espagnols:: armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón
noms français:: armérie maritimegazon d'espagne1gazon d'olympestaticeœillet marin
noms italiens:: armeria marittima
spaanse namen:: armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón
spanish names:: armeriaclavel de playasclavelina de marcésped francésdenguedenguecilloserizo de la sierraestatice–erizogazón
Seed quantity:: 50 Pcs.

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