Victor Reiter Sea Pink Thrift

Armeria maritima 'Victor Reiter' is a compact evergreen sea thrift selected for its dense, cushion-like foliage and small pink flower heads on stiff stems. A Colorado State University perennial trial recorded this cultivar as a mounded clump, with foliage about 6 inches tall and flower stems reaching roughly 10 inches; Cistus Nursery describes it as an especially compact selection with earlier spring flowers. ## Siting and growth Give it full sun and well-drained soil. Cistus Nursery recommends it for rockeries, containers and troughs, while [SiteOne’s cultivar listing](https://www.siteone.com/en/76432b-armeria-maritima-victor-reiter-sea-thrift/p/961424) reports a 6-inch maximum height and 12-inch maximum width. The [CSU trial record](https://agsci.colostate.edu/landscapeplants/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/04/2019-CSU-Perennial-Garden-Evaluation.pdf) provides a useful regional observation: foliage near 6 inches, with taller flower stems. Keep the crown out of standing winter moisture. ## Flowers and uses The cultivar produces pink, pom-pom-like clusters in spring; the CSU trial recorded magenta flowers and Cistus notes earlier spring flowering. Its low mound suits rock gardens, troughs, containers and path edges. SiteOne describes it as drought tolerant after establishment and notes coastal suitability. ## Maintenance Water regularly while new plants establish, then reduce irrigation as roots settle into well-drained soil. Remove spent flower stems to tidy the cushion and divide only if the clump becomes crowded. Protect the crown from prolonged winter wet.