In Armeria comparison trials conducted the Armeria Ballerina Series was a clear winner
These selections turned in an excellent garden performance, blooming heaviest from mid through late spring and then sporadically reblooming through the summer months
False Sea Thrift often reblooms when deadheaded
‘Ballerina Lilac’ produces vibrant lilac pink blossoms
Red and white flowering cultivars are also members of this series
Broad evergreen leaves, stiffer flower stems, and larger 1” round flower clusters
The Ballerina Series includes compact, uniform varieties, standing 12-14” in full bloom
This plant is said to be reliably hardy to zone 6, with some overwintering success in zone 5. In our zone 5b trials with reliable snow cover, all plants overwintered successfully
Patio Container
Cottage
Eclectic
Modern
Rock Garden
Border Plant
Container
Easy To Grow
Edging
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant