Armeria maritima 'Ballerina white' - Thrift
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Compact perennial
Common name: Thrift, Sea Pink
Scientific name: Armeria maritima 'Ballerina white'
Flower color: Pure white
Mature height: 0.15–0.25 m
Mature width: 0.2–0.3 m
Habit: Herbaceous, dense and compact cushion
Flowering period: Spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to medium
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
This compact perennial thrives in full sun and adapts remarkably to coastal conditions, rock gardens, and well-drained areas. Once established, it tolerates drought very well and requires little watering.
Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage continuous production of delicate white pompons. A light pruning after flowering maintains a compact silhouette and promotes dense, balanced growth.

