Armeria (P)
Armeria pseudoarmeria
Perennial - Zones 5-9.
Start inside 8-10 weeks before planting out. Soak seed for 6-8 hours in warm water. Cover seeds lightly and provide a soil temperature 15-21°C. May also be direct seeded in early spring or early autumn. Transplant in early spring into a full sun location, 12" apart. Likes well-drained, sandy soil that is not too rich. Tolerant of seaside conditions and drought. Deadhead throughout the summer and mulch during the winter. Dividing is not neccesary, but you can divide every 3 years in spring.
