Broad-leaved haul 'Ballerina White' 1L

Broad-leaved haul 'Ballerina White' – Delicate Elegance in the Garden

Broad-leaved lilac 'Ballerina White' (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina White') is a charming, compact perennial that is distinguished by its pure white, spherical inflorescences floating on slender stems. This plant is extremely robust and easy to grow, perfect for flower beds, rock gardens, borders and containers. Its long and abundant flowering makes it a valuable decorative element in the garden.

Main features of broad-leaved haul 'Ballerina White'

Flowers

• Colour: Pure white.
• Shape: Spherical, fluffy inflorescences composed of small flowers.
• Flowering period: May–July, and with proper care, re-flowering is possible until September.
• Decorativeness: The flowers float on slender stems, adding lightness and subtlety to the beds.

List

• Colour: Intensely green, forming dense, compact clumps.
• Shape: Narrow, grassy leaves with a shiny surface.
• Decorativeness: The leaves remain attractive throughout the season, even after flowering has ended.

Cut

• Form: A compact, low clump of leaves with erect flower shoots.
• Height: It reaches 30–40 cm with flowers.
• Width: It grows 25–35 cm, forming dense pillows.

Cultivation requirements of broad-leaved haul 'Ballerina White'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – the best conditions for abundant flowering.
• Soil: Permeable, light, sandy or gravelly, moderately dry to slightly damp.
• Humidity: The plant tolerates periodic dryness well and prefers moderate humidity.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular but moderate; Avoid overwatering, as the haul does not tolerate excess moisture.
• Fertilization: In the spring, you can apply a light fertilizer for flowering perennials to help with intense flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, it is worth removing faded inflorescences, which can stimulate the plant to bloom again.
• Reproduction: The easiest way is to divide the clumps in spring or autumn.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–9), but in very harsh winters it is worth protecting the base of the plant with mulch.

Application of broad-leaved haul 'Ballerina White'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed discounts: It goes beautifully with lavender, cloves, cranesbills and other perennials.
• Bed edges: Perfect for the front line of the flowerbed, where it creates impressive, compact clumps.

Rock gardens and dry sites

• An excellent choice for rock gardens and dry locations where other plants may struggle to survive.

Pots and containers

• Thanks to its small size, it is perfect for growing in pots, where its spherical flowers are a unique decoration of terraces and balconies.

Ground cover

• It forms dense, low clumps that can be used as a ground cover in small areas.

Plant Specifications

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