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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift 'Splendens' )
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-3 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Other names
Thrift 'Splendens' , Sea thrift 'Splendens', Sea pink 'Splendens'
Genus
Armeria Armeria
Variety or Cultivar
'Splendens' _ 'Splendens' is a compact, dense, tufted, evergreen perennial with stiff, grass-like dark green leaves and slender, erect, stems bearing compact, ruonded clusters of reddish-pink flowers from mid-spring into summer.
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Dense, Erect flower stem
Flower
Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems. Dead leaves can be teased out in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift 'Splendens' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-3 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Other names
Thrift 'Splendens' , Sea thrift 'Splendens', Sea pink 'Splendens'
Genus
Armeria Armeria
Variety or Cultivar
'Splendens' _ 'Splendens' is a compact, dense, tufted, evergreen perennial with stiff, grass-like dark green leaves and slender, erect, stems bearing compact, ruonded clusters of reddish-pink flowers from mid-spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Dense, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems. Dead leaves can be teased out in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift 'Splendens' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-3 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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