Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
wormwood 'Powis Castle'
An evergreen dwarf shrub of low, rounded habit, with finely divided, silvery leaves and, in late summer, insignificant dull yellow flower-heads in narrow panicles
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning Group 7 Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and gall midge
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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