Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

Sea Pinks

A classic and reliable evergreen perennial beloved for its bright pink pom-pom flowers above neat grassy foliage. Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ spreads slowly to form tidy mounds, offering seasonal color and structure in rock gardens and perennial borders.

Key features



Width: 8–12 in (0.7–1 ft)



Height: 6–10 in (0.5–0.8 ft) (flower stems to ~12 in)



Flower color: Bright pink



Bloom time: Late spring to early summer



Foliage: Narrow, evergreen grassy leaves



Form: Dense, clump-forming mound



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial (often evergreen in mild climates)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun (best flower production)



Soil: Very well-drained; thrives in sandy or rocky soils



Water: Low; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Rock and alpine gardens



Edging and borders



Coastal plantings



Containers and troughs



Groundcover in sunny, well-drained sites



Notes



Excellent salt tolerance



Deer and rabbit resistant



Avoid heavy, wet soils (prefer freely draining media)



Shearing spent flowers encourages tidier appearance



A classic and reliable evergreen perennial beloved for its bright pink pom-pom flowers above neat grassy foliage. Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ spreads slowly to form tidy mounds, offering seasonal color and structure in rock gardens and perennial borders.

Key features



Width: 8–12 in (0.7–1 ft)



Height: 6–10 in (0.5–0.8 ft) (flower stems to ~12 in)



Flower color: Bright pink



Bloom time: Late spring to early summer



Foliage: Narrow, evergreen grassy leaves



Form: Dense, clump-forming mound



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial (often evergreen in mild climates)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun (best flower production)



Soil: Very well-drained; thrives in sandy or rocky soils



Water: Low; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Rock and alpine gardens



Edging and borders



Coastal plantings



Containers and troughs



Groundcover in sunny, well-drained sites



Notes



Excellent salt tolerance



Deer and rabbit resistant



Avoid heavy, wet soils (prefer freely draining media)



Shearing spent flowers encourages tidier appearance

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8"

Width

8"-12"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Ruby

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No