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Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima) seeds

The Seathrift is a great plant for sunny stone gardens with ist pink flower spheres.
Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: ARM01

GTIN: 4251420506115

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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.

Plant description

Species:	Plumbaginaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant
Flower colour:	Purple
Region of origin:	Europe Asia Africa Australia North America South America Central America
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant Medicinal plant
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	4 (-34 bis -30 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	May June July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Dry Poor Low nutrient levels
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	15 cm
Row spacing:	15 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
Water requirement:	Low
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

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
French names:	Armérie Maritime, Œillet Marin, Gazon D'olympe, Gazon D'espagne1, Statice
English names:	Sea Thrift, Sea Pink
Italian names:	Armeria Marittima

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Fast, well packed, nice design

Javier , 27.04.2022

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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