Armeria Seeds – Sea Thrift

Bring coastal beauty and vibrant color to your garden with Armeria Seeds – Sea Thrift, a hardy, non-GMO perennial known for its dense, grassy mounds and charming globe-shaped blooms. Also called California Sea Pink, Cliff Rose, Cushion Pink, and Lavender Thrift, this native maritime plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, pathway edges, containers, and coastal landscapes.

Sea Thrift thrives in sunny, well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of wind, salt, and poor soils—making it a great choice for low-maintenance and drought-tolerant garden designs. Its tidy form, long bloom period, and reliable growth make it a cottage garden essential with year-round appeal.

Features

• Non-GMO Armeria maritima variety

• Produces bright, globe-like pink to lavender flower clusters

• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and coastal landscapes

• Compact, evergreen perennial with tidy growth

• Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

Specifications

• Common Name: Sea Thrift / Sea Pink

• Scientific Name: Armeria maritima

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Days to Maturity: Blooms in first or second year depending on conditions

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; avoid soggy soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April

  • Outdoor Sowing: April–June or fall (September–October)

• Blooming Season: Spring to early summer; may rebloom with deadheading