Coastal slime (Armeria maritima ) is a winter-hardy, pillow-shaped perennial that likes the sun, ideal for turfing small areas and planting in rock gardens. Interestingvarieties of the coastal ringare often sought after by collectors. See whatcultivating a perennial in the garden looks like , choose the most beautiful varieties of this perennial and learn how topropagate the seaside ringon your own!
Coastal winding 'Alba'
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Coastal slope - cultivation
Coastal slope is a pillow-shaped evergreen perennialthat can reach up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are narrow, grassy. Flowers gathered in capitate inflorescences located on high peduncles, up to 20 cm long. The species blooms purple-pink from May to September. Some varieties of the ring flower even until October.
Cultivation of the seasideis best done in sunny and warm places. The soil should be permeable and well-drained, not flooded during the fall and winter months. This plant does not tolerate high levels of calcium in the soil (slightly acidic to neutral soils are best).
Coastal slope develops excellentlybetween larger stones and pavement tiles, that is wherever there is at least a bit of soil to take root. It results directly from its innate conditions, because in natural places it occurs on rocks, sands, cliffs, dunes and some types of meadows.This makesArmeria maritima ideal for rockeriesand extensive green roofs. The loop tolerates urban conditions and air pollution well.
Coastal region - varieties
Coastal suspension is available in many interesting varieties , some of which are a real treat for collectors of rock plants.The varieties of the seaside ring differin the strength of growth and the color of the flowers, which can be white, pink or dark purple.
'Alba'- this is the most popular variety with white flowers and nicely colored, dark green leaves. Of all the varieties of the rot, it is 'Alba' that has the most resistant foliage and retains its green color throughout the winter. Its popularity is therefore justified and I recommend this variety to beginner plant lovers who are looking for hardy perennials for a long-flowering rockery!
Coastal region - Armeria maritima
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Coastal fringing 'Dusseldorfer Stolz'- a variety of fringing with a strong and lush growth, reaching up to 20 cm in height. Intensive pink-red flowers. Spherical inflorescences slightly larger than those of other varieties. It looks nice when planted on the edges.
'Little Penny'- an interesting collector's variety with a compact, spherical shape and intensely pink inflorescences.
Coastal bindings 'Nifty Thrifty'- a roundworm variety distinguished by yellow edging on the leaves and pink inflorescences. Height 10-15 cm.
'Rosea'- leaves of this variety are bright green and flowers are lush pink. The strength of growth is typical, similar to that of the species.
Coastal conglomerate 'Rubrifolia'- one of the most interesting varieties of the biota, distinguished by the maroon color of the leaves.In hot summer the leaves turn green but the underside of the blade is still purple red.
Coastal slope in the natural environment
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Coastal bind 'Splendens'- this type of bind is distinguished by the carmine-pink color of flowers.
Coastal bind 'Vesuv'- pink-blooming Armeria maritima with leaves that turn brown in spring and turn green again during flowering.
Coastal loop - reproduction
Reproduction of the coastal circleis possible by dividing clumps into single rosettes and rooting them in sandy soil. For this purpose, the best-rooted specimensare divided after the flowering periodSometimes there is also self-seeding, especially if we do not cut the faded shoots of the coil on an ongoing basis. On purpose,can be propagated from seeds only in the case of a species, because the varieties sown from seeds often do not duplicate the characteristics of the mother plant.
