{"product_id":"armeria-morning-star-deep-pink-30211003","title":"Alpine Armeria Seeds 'Morning Star Deep Pink'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep pink pompom flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen grasslike foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pots and rockeries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall but colourful, Armeria ‘Morning Star Deep Pink’ is ideal for containers and rock gardens, producing a profusion of deep pink pompom flowers bobbing on slender upright stems above clumps of grasslike evergreen leaves. Deadhead it regularly, and it will flower all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmeria ‘Morning Star Deep Pink’ will usually flower in the first year after sowing. Also known as seathrift, this compact perennial is ideal for coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the seeds in warm water for a few hours. Sow in pots of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\" title=\"Seed Compost\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, just covering with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Place out of direct sun at about 20°C and allow 2-4 weeks to germinate, keeping moist but not wet. Move to a cooler temperature after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant when seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow on in a sheltered spot outdoors, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/plant-protection\" title=\"Plant Protection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecold frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or unheated greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant out in a full sun in well-drained soil. Also suitable for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/pots-planters-baskets\" title=\"Containers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, raised beds or rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove faded flowers during summer to prolong blooming. Remove any dead foliage in spring. Add grit to improve drainage where necessary. Remove faded flowers during summer to prolong blooming. Remove any dead foliage in spring. Add grit to improve drainage where necessary. Suitable for coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":40909472727091,"sku":"30211003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Alpine-Armeria-Morning-Star-Deep-Pink-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1743433841","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/armeria-morning-star-deep-pink-30211003","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}