Armeria 'Ballerina White'
Pure white papery floral globes
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Armeria 'Ballerina White'
- Make a massive, highly architectural statement in miniature with the spectacular, perfectly spherical, pure white, papery flower heads of this stunning coastal perennial.
- Armeria 'Ballerina White' erupts into a phenomenal, abundant display, holding its globe-like blooms high on remarkably stiff, wiry stems above a neat cushion of grassy foliage.
- This armeria thrives in hot, sunny spots and poor, sandy soils, making it the ultimate, zero-fuss hero for a low-maintenance gravel garden or an exposed seaside border.
- It boasts an exceptionally long flowering period, providing brilliant, crisp, high-impact color continuously from late spring right through to the end of the summer.
- You will be amazed by the sheer volume of pollinators it attracts, while its compact evergreen habit ensures your borders look sharply structured regardless of the season.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Armeria 'Ballerina White' is perfect for shallow pots or alpine troughs.
How big does it get?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' typically reaches a mature height of 20 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' prefers well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Armeria 'Ballerina White' is fully hardy (H5), enduring temperatures down to -15°C. It grows well across the UK, though it may need protection from severe winter wet in colder regions.
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