Product description
Armeria Ballerina Red brings a fantastic, deep brick-red colouration to the typically pink and white world of thrifts. The dark, saturated globes hover elegantly over the tidy needle-like leaves, providing a spectacular, high-contrast display when planted against pale gravel or light paving stones.
Bury the roots firmly in well-drained, chalky or sandy earth, leaving the evergreen foliage completely clear of the soil line. Withhold supplemental water entirely to force the deep taproot to seek out its own moisture, ensuring a compact, incredibly resilient plant that will not flop over.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Armeria 'Ballerina Red'
Armeria 'Ballerina Red'
Product description
Armeria Ballerina Red brings a fantastic, deep brick-red colouration to the typically pink and white world of thrifts. The dark, saturated globes hover elegantly over the tidy needle-like leaves, providing a spectacular, high-contrast display when planted against pale gravel or light paving stones.
Bury the roots firmly in well-drained, chalky or sandy earth, leaving the evergreen foliage completely clear of the soil line. Withhold supplemental water entirely to force the deep taproot to seek out its own moisture, ensuring a compact, incredibly resilient plant that will not flop over.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Maximise the visual impact of Armeria Ballerina Red by planting it in tight groupings of three or five to create a larger visual drift. Because each individual plant is quite compact, a solitary cushion can easily get lost in a large border. Mass planting guarantees the dark red flowers make a significant, unmissable statement.
How to Water
Provide a deep, initial drenching to secure Armeria Ballerina Red into its new rocky home. Let the surrounding dirt dry out completely and thoroughly before you even consider offering it another drink. Its specialised taproot is expertly designed to seek out hidden moisture deep underground without your help.
How to Plant
Showcase the deep brick-red globes of Armeria Ballerina Red by planting it against pale gravel or light-coloured paving stones. Excavate a small hole in the poorest soil you have, as rich compost will make it floppy. Firm the earth down tight around the roots, leaving the evergreen needle-like leaves completely exposed to the air.
