Armeria Dreameria^® Hypnotic Dreams

The Dreameria series offers entirely new and unique breeding for the Armeria class.

Dreameria moves the genus from strictly early-Spring and late-Fall, cool-season perennial to season-long flowering.
Features large flowers on sturdy stems for an excellent color presentation.
Callused cuttings greatly enhance the grower’s ability to grow this crop.
Heat tolerant.
Tidy habit is perfect for landscape and patio containers.

Large, unique, ruby red flowers stand atop sturdy stems.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Armeria pseudarmeria

CommonName: Thrift, Sea Pinks

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-74°F (21-23°C)

Rooting Hormone: 2,500 ppm IBA

Mist: Low

Fertilization: 100 ppm N starting at Day 7

Pinching: Not necessary.

Transplanting: 42-45 days after sticking

Comments: Quite easy to propagate. Do not over-mist. Remove from mist after 10 to 12 days. Allow media to dry slightly between irrigations to encourage root development.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: Nights: 55°F (13°C) Days: 68°F (20°C)

Light Level (fc): 3,000 to 5,000

Vernalization: No

Daylength: Day length neutral

Watering: Moderate

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.

Pinch After Transplant: No

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Watch for crown rot if overwatered.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Liner: 10-12 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Liner: 14-16 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Liner: 16-18 wks

Bloom Months: March to October

Plant Protection

'Hypnotic Dreams'

Protection Information : PP36,461

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials

Breeder Acknowledgment: DREAMERIA is a registered trademark of Plants Management Australia. Image courtesy of Plants Management Australia www.pma.com.au