Armeria Ballerina Red Seeds

A compact and long flowering perennial grown for its vivid red pompom blooms and neat evergreen foliage.

 

Armeria Ballerina Red forms low rounded plants topped with sturdy stems carrying bright globe shaped flowers that attract bees and other friendly pollinators.

 

The rich red blooms rise above tidy grass like leaves bringing bold cheerful colour to rockeries borders containers and coastal style plantings while the evergreen foliage provides year round structure.

 

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well drained soil showing excellent tolerance to wind salt and dry conditions once established

Perfect for rock gardens gravel beds containers and sunny borders

 

Seed Qty Approx: 30

 

Sow: February to April indoors or direct outdoors from April

Germination: 14 to 30 days at cool to mild temperatures

Soil and Position: Free draining gritty soil in full sun

Height Spread: 15 to 25 cm tall 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering: May to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist well drained compost Lightly cover with fine soil and keep in a cool bright place as armeria prefers lower temperatures for germination Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle spacing 20 to 30 cm apart Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost

Alternatively sow directly into prepared soil in spring

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during establishment then sparingly once plants are growing strongly Armeria thrives in sunny well drained positions Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and trim lightly after the main flush to maintain shape Plants are hardy evergreen and ideal for low maintenance gardens

 

Uses and Benefits

Bright red pompom flowers for long lasting colour

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Evergreen foliage for year round interest

Hardy drought tolerant and easy to grow

Perfect for rockeries gravel gardens containers and sunny borders