Armeria Maritima 'Splendens': Resilient Pink Beauty
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift, Sea Pink), offered by OSC Seeds
Armeria maritima 'Splendens', also known as Thrift or Sea Pink, is a hardy perennial boasting vibrant pink blooms that flourish in late spring and early summer. With its compact, evergreen foliage, this plant forms dense, low-growing clumps under 20 cm in height, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or xeriscaping. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and cold-hardy to zone 3, it’s a practical and beautiful choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
Spread: 15 to 20 cm
Plant Height: 15 to 20 cm
Packet Size: Approximately 250 seeds
Companion Plants: Sedum, lavender, aubrieta
Enemy Plants: None known
How to Grow:
Start seeds indoors in early March using a soilless mix, soaking seeds for several hours beforehand. Maintain a temperature of 15°C for germination, which typically occurs in 28 days. Once germinated, place seedlings under lights and harden them off before transplanting to a sunny, well-drained site. Alternatively, direct sow seeds outdoors in August for blooms the following year.
Armeria 'Splendens' is a durable and ornamental addition to sunny, dry landscapes, offering vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage for year-round beauty.
