Sea Pink (Armeria maritima)

These flowers are a second crop.  A few weeks ago the first flush appeared on very short stems.  I assumed that was it for the year.  Then a while ago these current ones appeared.  Growing in a tub by the door they give a welcome splash of colour.

Growing up I used to see wild ones growing on the shore when we cycled down to Dubmill near Allonby.  Those of us of a certain age will remember the design on the old "Thruppence" (Threepenny bit)   Probably because another name for them is Thrift.