Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift

The Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift signals the start of spring. The Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose' has long-lasting flowers that bloom in April. Showy pink blooms look similar to clover and have ruffled petals, giving the plant an extravagant look. The Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift grows in a tight mound of narrow, grass-like foliage in dark green. Create a lovely mass planting or add a burst of color to a springtime container. Trim the stems to include the flowers in arrangements. The flowers bloom early and support pollinators like butterflies and bees. This beauty is deer resistant for dependable growth, even in areas with large deer populations. Grow the Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift in zones 2 through 8. Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift Care Plant the Sea Thrift in full sun and well-drained soil. This perennial grows best in infertile soil. Poor-quality soil seems counterintuitive, but rich soil can make the stems leggy. This plant is drought tolerant once established; water consistently during the first year and during drought conditions thereafter. Container-grown plants will need water more often. Fertilize each spring using balanced plant food. Trim the tall flower stems when the blooms fade in late spring. Removing the stalks will redirect energy into the foliage. Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift Spacing The Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift is a petit plant that stands 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 9 to 15 inches across. Create a dense planting by spacing these beauties 9 inches apart or include two in a 12-inch container.