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    ARMERIA maritima 'Splendens'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ARMERIA maritima 'Splendens'

    Commonly known as Sea pink, Thrift

    Deep pink
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None if grown outside. Red spider mites, aphids, under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Mountain and coastal areas of the northern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
      Dense, dark-green, needle-like leaves.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Deep pink
    • Border
      Front of a border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      20cm (8in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Alpine or rock plant
      These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
    • 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
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      20cm (8in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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