Zone
5 - 9
Mature Height
14 IN
Mature Width
16 IN
Sun / Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Level
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Armeria 'Ballerina'
Armeria 'Ballerina'
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Key Characteristics
Description / Armeria 'Ballerina'
With larger, longer-lasting flowers than the more familiar A. maritima cultivars, this Thrift is a low-maintenance pleasure for sunny to lightly shaded gardens. The 1-inch pompons of deepest red make stellar fresh or dried cut-flowers, and if deadheaded promptly after its heavy spring bloom, this plant will repeat intermittently all summer.
Winner of the 2009 Fleuroselect Gold Medal award, Ballerina Red is gloriously colorful and productive. Its blooms make long-lasting cuts, and really stand out in the sun-soaked garden. The foliage is evergreen on compact plants, perfect for edging as well as the front of the border.
Ballerina Red is best in sunny, dry conditions. It makes a fine addition to a rockery, and doesn't mind soil that dries out a bit between waterings. Deadhead promptly for heaviest rebloom. Zones 5-9.
Product Details
| Item Form | 1-Quart |
|---|---|
| Genus | Armeria |
| Species | pseudarmeria |
| Variety | 'Ballerina Red' |
| Product Classification | Perennials, Plants |
| Habit | Upright |
| USDA Zone Low | 5 |
| USDA Zone High | 9 |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Max Bloom Size | 1.00 |
| Bloom Season Start | Early Spring |
| Bloom Season End | Late Summer |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Characteristics | Award Winner, Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Ever Blooming, Flower, Free Bloomer, Needs Deadheading, Repeat Bloomer |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Outdoor |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| State Shipping Restrictions | GU, HI, PR, VI |
Customer Reviews
Rating
3
Beautiful flowers, but will not tolerate a lot of rain
Review by
LPTaylor
Living in an area that gets a lot of rain (eastern NC), I kept this plant in a clay pot so the soil could dry out easily, and it still rotted after about 6 weeks. Maybe I should have used cactus, palm & citrus mix instead of regular potting soil. While the flowers are beautiful, if you live in a climate similar to mine, this probably isn't the best plant for you.
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