Abbey Deep Rose P11(1L)

'Abbey Deep Rose' – an extremely decorative perennial

'Abbey Deep Rose' (Armeria maritima 'Abbey Deep Rose') is a compact and exceptionally striking perennial, distinguished by its intense pink flowers that float on slender stems above clusters of narrow, grassy leaves. This plant is hardy and easy to grow, perfect for planting rockeries, beds, walls, as well as for pots. Thanks to its durability and decorativeness, it is an excellent choice for many types of gardens.

Main Features of the 'Abbey Deep Rose' Seaside Haul

Flowers

• Colour: A deep pink, intense shade that stands out against the background of green leaves.
• Shape: Spherical inflorescences with small, densely packed flowers.
• Flowering period: April–June, with the possibility of repeating flowering in summer and early autumn.
• Decorativeness: The flowers float on thin, erect stems, adding lightness and elegance.

List

• Colour: Intense green, sometimes with a slightly grayish tint.
• Shape: Narrow, grassy leaves forming dense, compact clumps.
• Decorativeness: The leaves are attractive all year round, giving the plant an additional ornamental value.

Cut

• Form: A compact, cushion-like perennial.
• Height: It reaches 15–20 cm (with inflorescences).
• Width: It grows about 20–30 cm, forming compact clumps.

Cultivation requirements of the 'Abbey Deep Rose' seaside haul

Location and soil

• Position: It prefers sunny positions, where it develops most abundantly and blooms intensively.
• Soil: Permeable, light, dry to moderately moist, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It does well on sandy soils.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: It requires moderate watering. It tolerates periodic dryness well, but excess water can harm it.
• Fertilization: It is not demanding in this respect, but in spring you can use a gentle compound fertilizer.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, it is worth removing faded inflorescences to stimulate the plant to bloom again.
• Reproduction: The easiest way to propagate is by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.
• Wintering: It is fully frost-resistant (zone 4–8) and does not require additional protection for the winter.

Application of the 'Abbey Deep Rose' seaside haul

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Rock beds: An ideal plant for planting rockeries, where it forms compact clumps and adds a colorful accent.
• Perennial compositions: It goes well with other low perennials, such as sedums, swarms and thyme.

Bed and path edging

• It is suitable for the edges of beds and along paths, where it forms low, decorative clumps.

Naturalistic and seaside gardens

• Thanks to its resistance to drought and weaker soils, it works well in naturalistic gardens and in areas resembling coastal habitats.

Pots and containers

• Due to its compact size, it is perfect for planting in pots and balcony boxes, where it can be a beautiful decoration of terraces and balconies.

Why choose the 'Abbey Deep Rose' seaside haul?

• Intensive flowering: The deep pink color of the flowers adds a striking accent to the garden.
• Immunity: It copes well with dry, sandy soils and is resistant to harsh conditions.
• Decorative leaves: Cushion-shaped clumps of narrow leaves are ornamental all year round.
• Versatility: It is suitable for a variety of plantings – from beds to pots.
• Easy care: An undemanding plant, also ideal for beginner gardeners.

Specification

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes