English Grass – Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

English Grass
Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’

Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact, richly flowering perennial with striking, deep pink flower heads on slender stems. Above the fine, grass-like leaves, the round flowers beautifully stand out and create a playful effect in the border or rock garden. This strong plant is ideal for sunny spots and also does excellently in pots or along edges.

Latin name: Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’
Dutch name: English Grass
Height: 10–25 cm
Mature height: 20–30 cm (in bloom)
Width: 20–30 cm
Leaves: Narrow, grass-like, dark green
Flowers: Round, deep pink flower heads
Blooming period: May – July
Growth habit: Compact, clumping
Light requirement: Sun
Soil: Well-drained, preferably light sandy
Moisture: Dry to average, tolerates drought well
Pot size: Ø9 cm
Pruning: Remove faded flowers for longer blooming
Watering: Moderate, especially after planting
Fertilization: Sparingly, light fertilization in spring
Winter hardiness: Well winter hardy
Toxic: Not toxic

Why choose Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’?
A strong, compact bloomer that adds color and structure to sunny borders, rock gardens, and pots with its bright pink flowers.