Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’

Name: Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
SKU: 225888
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Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ in a 2 litre nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a cultivar of Artemisia arborescens, a species of perennial shrub in the daisy family. It is known for its silvery-gray foliage, which gives it a distinct look and is why it's often used as a foliage plant in gardens. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and it can grow well in poor soil. It can reach a height of 0.5m and width of 1m. It's hardy and it can be propagated by cuttings or by root division.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Wormwood 'Powis Castle'
Hardiness:Half hardy and would benefit from protection through Winter.
How big will I get? Artemisia 'Powis Castle' can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m.
Did You Know That:This cultivar is named after Powis Castle in Wales, UK, where it was first discovered?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

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Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' can have problems with aphids, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is not considered to be toxic.