{"product_id":"sea-thrift-armeria-maritima-abbey-deep-rose","title":"Sea thrift | Armeria maritima 'Abbey Deep Rose'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSea Thrift – Coastal Charm, Compact, Long-Flowering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmeria maritima 'Abbey Deep Rose' is a neat little evergreen perennial with a lot of character. It forms tight grassy cushions of dark green foliage topped by cheerful, deep rose-pink pompom flowers on slender stems — and it flowers for weeks. Originally found on windswept clifftops and salt marshes, it is tough, adaptable, and completely at home in rockeries, gravel gardens, and sunny border edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Personality \u0026amp; Aesthetic Appeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charm of Sea Thrift lies in its neatness. The foliage forms dense, grass-like hummocks that stay compact and tidy without any clipping, and above them the rounded flower heads nod on wiry stems in a rich, deep rose-pink. 'Abbey Deep Rose' is a particularly vibrant selection, with flowers that hold their colour well over a long season. It has a fresh, natural quality that suits coastal-inspired gardens, gravel beds, and rockeries brilliantly. The compact form also makes it an excellent front-of-border plant or container accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmeria maritima forms a tight, mound-like cushion typically reaching 15 to 20 cm in height when in flower, spreading slowly to form a rounded clump about 20 to 30 cm wide over time. It stays compact and well-behaved — no spreading by runners, no invasive tendencies. Ideal for rockeries, stone troughs, gravel gardens, raised beds, and the edges of sunny borders. Supplied at 20 cm in a 9 cm pot, ready to establish and flower in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight \u0026amp; Location Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Thrift loves full sun and good drainage above all else. It is a coastal native, built for exposure, and performs best in an open, sunny position. Avoid heavy, wet soils — it will tolerate poor, thin, even sandy soils far better than anything damp and rich. Perfect for gravel gardens, south-facing slopes, and raised beds where drainage is naturally sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Thrift is easy to care for and very forgiving. Once planted in a well-drained spot, it needs little beyond an occasional water during very dry spells. After the main flowering flush, shear off spent stems close to the foliage cushion to encourage a second flush and keep the plant tidy. Avoid feeding too generously — Sea Thrift prefers lean soils and will get leggy if overfed. Dividing established clumps every few years keeps them vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSea Thrift: A Little Plant With Big Seaside Energy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something breezy and optimistic about a clump of Sea Thrift in full flower — those deep pink pompoms bouncing on slender stems, that salt-spray toughness hiding behind such a pretty face. Whether you are going for a full coastal garden scheme or just want a reliable, low-fuss perennial for a sunny rock garden, Armeria 'Abbey Deep Rose' brings warmth and character without demanding anything complicated in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love Sea Thrift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep rose-pink pompom flowers that stand out beautifully against fine, dark green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Easy Going:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates poor soils, exposure, and dry spells that would knock other plants back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Flowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms for weeks from late spring into summer, with a potential second flush if deadheaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Tidy Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No clipping needed — the foliage cushions stay compact and neat on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Rockeries and Gravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best choices for alpine planting, troughs, and gravel beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring a Bit of the Coastline to Your Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, colourful, and completely unfussy — Sea Thrift earns its spot in any sunny garden. Tuck it into a rockery, line it along a gravel path, or let it spill over the edge of a raised bed. It will reward you every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm in height, and comes in a 9 cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs. We still recommend discouraging pets from eating any plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloombox Club","offers":[{"title":"20 cm | 9 cm Pot","offer_id":56491766645122,"sku":"MM-MEC-1455","price":1.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/3537\/6880\/files\/MM-MEC-1455.jpg?v=1774301193","url":"https:\/\/bloomboxclub.ie\/products\/sea-thrift-armeria-maritima-abbey-deep-rose","provider":"Bloombox Club Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}