Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Suitable Substitutions for Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
Armeria maritima 'Alba'
Sea Thrift
Armeria juniperifolia
Juniper-leaved Thrift
Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Pride'
Dwarf Sea Thrift
More About Armeria maritima 'Splendens'
- Tufts of semi-evergreen foliage resembling turfgrass
- Globe-shaped hot pink flower clusters form a layer of colour 20 cm above the foliage
- Plant will slowly spread into surrounds if the soil is dry enough
- Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, persisting into the summer
Zone:
4Height:
20-25 cmSpread:
30-40 cmColour:
PinkSea Thrift Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow perennial needing a well-drained, sandy soil. Divide in the spring. Deadheading will stimulate new flower buds, extending the bloom time into the summer. The second set of blooms will appear in late summer when cooler temperatures occur. Generally pest and disease free. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, rooftops and walkways.
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' Characteristics
Full Sun
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Growth Rate
SlowFlowering Time
SpringLt. Spr-Sum
Habit
CompactSpreading