Sea Thrift Pictures by Helofadigger

Sea Thrift

Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima (Armerie vulgaire))

This cute little plant was only planted in the border last July (07) and already it's getting a little too big for it's boots! Hel.xxx.

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Helofadigger
Helofadigger

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By Helofadigger

Uploaded on 18 May, 2008

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islander
Islander

5 Oct, 2008

 

this plant grows all round the rocks and cliffs in the orkneys. it is a tough plant. do you remember it being on the tailside of the old thrupenny bit coin, or am i showing my age

Helofadigger
Helofadigger

7 Oct, 2008

 

I recall seeing the plant also along the coast of Yorkshire high up on the cliffs such a wonderful show of hot bright pinks aren't the gulls lucky?

Lol Islander hubby Bob always catches me out on 'old money' as I can never remember hardly any of it, I keep telling him I'm a baby! ;o) Hel.xxx



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