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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.2m
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2-3years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Armeria maritima 'Splendens Perfecta'
Other names: Thrift 'Splendens Perfecta'
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Genus: Armeria
Variety or cultivar: 'Splendens Perfecta' _ 'Splendens Perfecta' is a clump-forming evergreen perennial with dense, needle-like leaves and erect, stiff stems, bearing compact clusters of round-headed, dark red flowers in late spring and summer.
Armeria maritima 'Splendens Perfecta' is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-red in Spring; Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Stem: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Compact, Erect
Armeria maritima 'Splendens Perfecta' (Thrift 'Splendens Perfecta' ) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-3years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Armeria maritima 'Splendens Perfecta' (Thrift 'Splendens Perfecta' ) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:10
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