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Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

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Overview

Armeria maritima 'Splendens Pink', commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift, is a compact, evergreen perennial. It forms low, dense mounds of grass-like foliage, about 6-8 inches high with a similar spread. Spring and summer bring globular clusters of vibrant pink flowers atop 10-12 inch stems, attracting butterflies. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and tolerates coastal conditions. USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Plumbaginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — Spring and summer bring globular clusters of vibrant pink flowers atop 10-12 inch stems; and is resilient to
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — Ideal for rock gardens and borders; spring and summer bring globular clusters of vibrant pink flowers atop
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; low-growing evergreen clumps that typically reach a height of 6
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — and tolerates coastal conditions; drought-resistant once established

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