Grasnelke 'Splendens'

Variety

Grasnelke 'Splendens'

created by Alex&Sempi at 21.05.2025

Features

Growth habit

lifespan: perennial

growth habit: compact

growth habit: horst-forming

growth habit: ground cover

flower: flowering

root type: taproot

normal growth

growth habit: rosette-shaped

leaves: evermoist

wide: 20 - 30 cm

growth habit: cushion-shaped

height: 10 - 20 cm

grass-like leaves

entire leaves

propagation by seeds

propagation by division

Blüte: kugelförmig

leaves slim

ground cover

insect pollination

growth habit: low

self-fruiting

leaves: rosulate

simple flower

small flowers

Geschlechtertyp: einhäusig

hermaphroditic

Cold germination

Keimung: Lichtkeimer

perennial

ornamental plant

no lateral shoot development

self-seeding

growth habit: upright flower stems

growth habit: cushion-like growth

root type: shallow-rooted

Blätter: lineal

Blätter: weich/zart

Blüte: kelchförmig

Blüte: becherförmig

Blüte: duftend schwach

Resistances

cold tolerant

robust

drought tolerant

weatherproof

hardy down to -20°C

salt-resistant

Location

planting: outdoor

planting: house wall / wall

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

biotope: mountain area

Fertilization: nutrient-poor

fertilization: minimal

light: Full sun

soil moisture: well-drained

Soil: light

Soil: gravelly to sandy

fertilization: low-humus

Wind: windverträglich

fertilization: low-nitrogen

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

Soil: rocky, stony

Soil: loosened

fertilization: low-lime

Water: sparingly

Planting: rock garden / alpine garden

Soil: mineral

Water: Let the substrate dry in between

Soil moisture: dry

biotope: beach / coastline

Fertilization: single dose of compost

Düngemittel: Hornspäne

Düngung: Langzeitdünger

Düngemittel: Pflanzenjauche

Water: deeply

watering: saltwater

light: sunny to semi-shady

Nachbarn gute: niedrigwachsend

Nachbarn gute: mit niedrigen Nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn gute: sonnenliebend

Nachbarn gute: trockenheitsliebende

Nachbarn schlecht: feuchtigkeitsliebend

Nachbarn schlechte: hochwachsend

Nachbarn schlechte: Schattenpflanzen

Nachbarn schlechte: stark wuchernd

Nachbarn schlechte: hoher nährstoffbedarf

planting: open balcony or terrace

planting: covered balcony or terrace

planting: bed

Pflanzung: Dachbegrünung

Pflanzung: Naturgarten

Pflanzung: Rabatte

Planting: pots, tubs, or boxes

Pflanzung: Trockenmauer

Heat requirement: moderate

wind: airy

Düngung: NPK 5/10/15

Düngung: NPK 6/8/12

Pflanzung: Mauerkrone

Pflanzung: Treppenrand

Pflanzung: Heidegarten

Biotop: Magerrasen

Fruit shape

inconspicuous

capsule

klebrig

Color

Blätter: dunkelgrün

dark rose

Frucht: blassgelb

brown

Oberfläche: matt

Samen: gelb

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Wurzel: beige

Wurzel: braun

Wurzel: gelb

Taste

Essbarkeit: Blüten

Edible

mild

neutral

Season Overview

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Description

The 'Splendens' carnation attracts everyone's attention with its flowers. Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (bot.) is not a carnation in the classic sense, but with its fantastic flowers, this lead-root plant is no match for carnations. This cushion-like plant, known as the beach carnation, presents itself magnificently from May to June. Carnation is an evergreen plant that is not only attractive during the flowering season. It is suitable for rock gardens and heather beds and decorates borders and containers. This variety delights gardeners with its early flowering time and lush blooms. Its pink flower balls consist of cup-shaped flowers that attract numerous insects. Armeria 'Splendens' grows up to 15 cm tall and up to 20 cm wide. The perennial Armeria maritima adorns every garden and shows its best side on stone walls, between stone joints or on the roof garden. The green-red foliage harmonizes wonderfully with the flowers. The leaves are grass-like and narrow. Armeria maritima 'Splendens' provides a decorative green surface even in the colder months. Up to twelve specimens fit on one square meter. Over the course of time, the beach carnation develops a cushion-like surface. It covers bare patches in the bed and provides a charming color accent. The cute flowers are eye-catching and decorate house entrances or balcony boxes in planters. Armeria maritima 'Splendens' is great in combination with other spring bloomers, delicate grasses, ferns or columbines. A full-sun location is important for the 'Splendens' sea campion. The ideal substrate is well-drained, dry to sandy and mineral. If the plant lover cuts off the faded shoots, this will ensure that the carnation will continue to flower beautifully. Cut back in the fall. Splendens' does not need any special protection in winter.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant