Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ (Sea Thrift)

Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright, deep pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks or borders. The flowers can be used as cut flowers too.

• Grows up to 6-12 in. tall and wide (15-30 cm). Clumps will spread slowly and will need dividing only when the plant centers become bare.
• Best in full sun, in infertile, dry, well-drained soils. In richer soils the leaves tend to fall outwards leaving an open center. Drought tolerant once established.
• Virtually disease and pest free, it is deer resistant and attracts bees and butterflies.
• A great perennial plant for edging, border fronts, rock gardens, coastal gardens or massed as a ground cover for small spots.
• Deadheading may produce a second flush of flowers.
• Propagate by division or by basal semi-ripe cuttings