PR26004
Mardi Gras
Armeria Seeds
a.k.a. Sea Pinks, Sea Thrift
Armeria pseudarmeria
Mardi Gras armeria's globe-shaped clusters of small, bright flowers bloom late spring to fall in shades of white, pink, and carmine. Long, wiry 18-24 in. stems hold flowers above low mounds of slender, dark green, grass-like foliage. Mardi Gras armeria flowers last long as fresh and dried cut flowers. Hardy, drought-resistant evergreen plants tolerate salt and are popular in seaside landscapes. Grow Mardi Gras in patio pots, rock gardens, or any sunny location with good drainage. A first-year flowering perennial, winter hardy to zone 4. Packet is ½ gram, about 225 seeds.
Growing Mardi Gras Armeria Seeds
Plant Armeria Seeds: Soak Armeria seeds for 6 hours in warm water prior to sowing. Then sow in cell packs or flats, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 70°F., germination averages 25 days. Transplant into the garden 12 to 16 in. apart.
Grow Armeria: Full sun. Armeria plants tolerate drought, heat, salt, and poor, sandy soil. Native to coastal regions, will thrive in seaside landscapes. Armeria requires few nutrients and little moisture. Do not amend soil with organic material, do not fertilize.
Armeria plants will tolerate regular water when drainage is good. Prefers little to moderate water once established. Shear old blooms to extend flowering. If bare centers appear, rejuvenate plants by division in spring. Flowers attract butterflies. Armeria plants are rabbit and deer resistant. Armeria blooms the first year.
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We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
