- Which location is ideal for thrifts?
- What planting distance should be maintained?
- How often do I have to water the thrift?
- When and with what should you fertilize thrifts?
- How and when can you cut thrifts?
- How can thrifts be propagated?
- Are thrifts hardy?
- Which diseases / pests are common in thrifts?
- Which varieties are particularly recommended?
The thrift (Armeria) is very common, especially on the European coasts (Armeria maritima) or in the Alpine region (A. alpina), where the robust, pile-forming perennial thrives even in extreme locations. The tiny flowers are arranged in spherical umbels about three to four centimeters in size. Varieties with pink flowers are very common, but purple, white or soft pink flowers also occur.
Thrifts should be watered a little less
Which location is ideal for thrifts?
Thrifts prefer a full sun location with well-drained soil.
What planting distance should be maintained?
You should place a maximum of 25 plants per square meter.
How often do I have to water the thrift?
Thrifts have a very high tolerance to drought, but are very sensitive to moisture - especially waterlogging. For this reason, a location that is as dry as possible, even in winter, should be selected.
When and with what should you fertilize thrifts?
Fertilization is actually not necessary. However, you can provide the plants with some liquid complete fertilizer (e.g. perennial fertilizer) at the beginning of the growth period.
How and when can you cut thrifts?
To extend the flowering period, you should trim the plants after flowering. For larger plantings, this is very easy to do with lawn edge shears or even with the rotating line of a lawn edge trimmer.
How can thrifts be propagated?
Thrifts delight with a steady increase. The cushions can be divided very well, even small sections grow easily and quickly form complete new plants. Division season is throughout the summer until around early September. There are usually enough sections, but propagating cuttings in June or July also brings very good results.
Are thrifts hardy?
Yes, thrifts are absolutely hardy and do not need any additional protection. Problems can only arise in very wet winters, as the plants are quite sensitive to moisture.
Which diseases / pests are common in thrifts?
Problems with fungal diseases can quickly arise in unfavorable locations, but spraying can be used to prevent them. However, it is best to put the plants where they feel comfortable right away.
Which varieties are particularly recommended?
In addition to the popular white form "Alba", the bright crimson, comparatively large-flowered "Düsseldorfer Stolz" is also quite well known - this even reblooms in autumn. The pink "Röschen", which is also characterized by particularly fine foliage, is also charming.
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In particular, the armeria varieties with long stems make very good cut flowers.