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History: Home > Armeria Maritima 'Splendens' >
ARMERIA maritima 'Splendens'
Commonly known as Sea pink, Thrift
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Bee Friendly
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Good to know - wildlife plant - insects.
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Pests & Diseases - none if grown outside. Red spider mites, aphids, under glass.
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Place of Origin - mountain and coastal areas of the northern hemisphere.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Height - 20cm (8in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Alpine or Rock Plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Evergreen - dense, dark-green, needle-like leaves.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - variable clump-forming perennial with compact clusters of flowers on stiff, erect stems
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Full Sun
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well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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20cm (8in)
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30cm (12in) |
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