Ballerina Lilac Armeria

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Lilac' is an evergreen perennial in the Ballerina series, forming a compact cushion of blue-green foliage and rounded lilac flower heads on sturdy stems. The seed breeder Syngenta lists the series at 20–25 cm tall; the [Chicago Botanic Garden profile](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/armeria-pseudarmeria-ballerina-lilac-ballerina-lilac-thrift) identifies the exact cultivar and records bloom from May through October in its garden. ## Siting and growth Grow in full sun with good drainage. The [Syngenta Flowers listing](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/fr/product/flower/70050933) describes the Ballerina series as first-year flowering, free-flowering, and bearing large flower heads; its listed garden height is 20–25 cm. The [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/314700/armeria-pseudarmeria-ballerina-red-ballerina-series/details) recommends the related Ballerina Red for well-drained soil, rock gardens, troughs and the front of borders. Treat those shared-series notes as cultivation context; the Chicago Botanic Garden records 'Ballerina Lilac' itself as mounded and full-sun suited. ## Bloom and placement Lilac-purple spherical clusters rise above the low foliage. Use the plant along sunny borders, in rock gardens or in containers where the flower heads can be seen above the cushion. Cultivar profiles vary on flowering dates, so expect the main display during the warm growing season, with timing shaped by climate. ## Maintenance Keep the planting medium well drained and water during establishment. Remove spent flower stems to keep the cushion neat and encourage further flowering where conditions permit. Avoid waterlogged soil, particularly during winter.