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Crithmum maritimum
Plant

Crithmum maritimum

Rock Samphire

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (not suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (not suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H5. Hardy Hardy, cold winter (-15°C to -10°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A contemporary pocket garden featuring light-coloured concrete pillars and planters, with a tall conifer surrounded by drought-tolerant grasses, silvery foliage, and small orange flowers.
    Gold Medal Best Pocket Planting
    360° photo available
    Teucer Wilson: Green the Gap Garden
    Laura Strand, Sam Stark Kemp
  • A dark, curved planter in a balcony garden overflows with white and purple flowers, dwarf pines, and a cascading water spout into a black basin, against a rippled reflective screen.
    Gold Medal Best Balcony & Container Garden
    Navium Marine: Blue Mind Garden
    Ashleigh Aylett