Product description
Armeria Splendens Perfecta is a brilliantly tough coastal plant that builds a permanent, tight cushion of grassy evergreen foliage. It sends up stiff, vertical stalks topped with vibrant, globe-shaped magenta flowers that act as sturdy, reliable landing pads for local pollinating insects.
Place this resilient thrift in the poorest, sandiest soil you possess and ensure it bakes in maximum sunlight. Keep watering to an absolute minimum to prevent the grassy crown from rotting, and remove faded blooms by giving the stalks a sharp, upward tug to snap them cleanly from the base.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Sea Thrift
Armeria 'Splendens Perfecta'
Armeria 'Splendens Perfecta'
Product description
Armeria Splendens Perfecta is a brilliantly tough coastal plant that builds a permanent, tight cushion of grassy evergreen foliage. It sends up stiff, vertical stalks topped with vibrant, globe-shaped magenta flowers that act as sturdy, reliable landing pads for local pollinating insects.
Place this resilient thrift in the poorest, sandiest soil you possess and ensure it bakes in maximum sunlight. Keep watering to an absolute minimum to prevent the grassy crown from rotting, and remove faded blooms by giving the stalks a sharp, upward tug to snap them cleanly from the base.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Keep the dense evergreen mound of Armeria Splendens Perfecta looking tidy by removing the spent flower stalks by hand. Grab the base of the faded magenta stem and pull upward with a sharp, quick tug to snap it away cleanly. This is far more effective and attractive than leaving half-cut stalks behind with pruning shears.
How to Water
Give your newly placed Armeria Splendens Perfecta a single, deep soak to encourage the roots to grip the sandy earth. After this initial drink, let the natural rainfall handle the hydration, stepping in only if the soil becomes entirely dust-dry. Overwatering is a death sentence for this coastal native, so always err on the side of underwatering.
How to Plant
Position Armeria Splendens Perfecta in an incredibly bright, open spot where it can bake in unobstructed sunlight. Dig a shallow depression in poor, sandy dirt, being extremely careful not to bury the tight green cushion. Space this vibrant magenta variety carefully, as it expands its footprint at an incredibly slow pace.
