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Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White'

Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White'

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

Fresh, deep-green, grass-like foliage and a multitude of long-lasting, white pom-pom like flowers appear in spring.

Ideal Conditions:

Ideal for any conditions, but with free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Brilliant as a mixer in any container, for the garden or patio, or placed in a rockery, walls or paving.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

15 x 25 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

yellow

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - June

Planting Recommendations:

Basket

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Rockery

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PLUMBAGINACEAE

Genus:

Armeria

Species:

maritima

Cultivar:

Morning Star White

Category:

Alpines

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:19/2529/2539/25
Qty:633

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Powdery Mildew

Rust

Other Info:

For juniperifolia 'Bevan's Variety', juniperifoli

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.