Leadwort Collection

Hartland Quay and Sea pink / thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers on cliff top, Hartland, North Devon, UK, May 2013

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

Plumbago plant

Thrift (Armeria maritima), Sark, British Channel Islands, May

Blue plumbago, Plumbago auriculata
Blue plumbago or Cape leadwort, Plumbago auriculata (Plumbago capensis). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
Fringe-flowered ruellia, Ruellia ciliatiflora, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, crimson grevillea, Grevillea punicea

Ceylon leadwort or doctorbush, Plumbago zeylanica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Indian leadwort, Plumbago indica (Rose-coloured leadwort, Plumbago rosea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

RF - Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top with beach below, in evening light. Bedruthan Steps, North Cornwall, England, UK. May 2019

Sea pink (Armeria maritima) on cliffs at Longcarrow Cove, view along coastline towards Trevose Head. Near Trevone, Cornwall, England, UK. May 2020

Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) and Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on clifftop, Trevose Head, Cornwall, UK, May

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with flower in beak, amongst Thrift (Armeria maritima), Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) landing with sand eels in beak, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, July

Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) growing along the coastal cliff tops, Hartland Quay, North Devon, UK. May 2017

RF- Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on the coastal cliffs tops at Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall, UK. May 2013

Pink thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top, Bedruthan Steps, near Newquay, North Cornwall, UK, May 2013

European leadwort, Plumbago europaea.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Phlox-like leadwort, Plumbago capensis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Common Leadwort (Plumbago europaea)
Illustration of a Common Leadwort (Plumbago europaea)

Spring Sandwort (Minuartia verna) flowering, growing in coastal grassland, The Lizard, Cornwall, England, may

Acantholimon Glumaceum (Prickly Thrift), a perennial alpine plant of the Plumbaginaceae (plumbago or leadwort) family, with bright pink or purple flowers in the summer, best suited to rock gardens

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Leadwort, also known as Plumbago, is a stunning flowering plant that adds vibrant colors to various landscapes. At Hartland Quay, the cliff tops are adorned with delicate Sea pink or thrift flowers (Armeria maritima), creating a picturesque scene. A charming Puffin (Fratercula arctica) stands proudly on top of the blooming Sea thrift, showcasing a perfect portrait of nature's beauty. In another breathtaking moment, a Puffin spreads its wings while perched on the Sea thrift plants. The combination of the bird's graceful stance and the vibrant flowers creates an enchanting sight. Not limited to coastal regions alone they can be found in different settings. The Plumbago plant displays its elegance with clusters of blue blossoms that captivate any viewer's attention. Thrift flowers continue to mesmerize in Sark, British Channel Islands during May when they bloom alongside other beautiful species like cyclamen and primrose. This diverse floral display showcases nature's creativity at its finest. Ceylon leadwort or doctorbush (Plumbago zeylanica) and Indian leadwort (Plumbago indica) add their own unique charm to gardens around the world. Their striking blooms bring life and color wherever they grow. As evening approaches, Thrift flowers paint a vivid picture against the backdrop of cliffs and beaches below. Bathed in soft light, these resilient plants thrive even in challenging environments. Longcarrow Cove boasts magnificent Sea pink or Armeria maritima growing along its cliffs—a testament to their ability to adapt and flourish amidst harsh conditions. Hartland Quay once again becomes an oasis for Thrift flowers as they bloom atop cliff tops during sunset. In May 2019, visitors were treated to this awe-inspiring spectacle—an unforgettable experience for all who witnessed it firsthand. Whether it graces coastal cliffs or adorns well-tended gardens worldwide, leadwort never fails to impress with its vibrant colors and delicate blooms.