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Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
wormwood
Artemisias are prized for their light, almost silver, aromatic foliage rather than for their flowers, which are dull and insignificant. 'Powis...
Combine this billowing mound of finely cut, grey-green foliage with sun lovers on your hottest, driest sites for summer exuberance
Plant description
'Powis Castle' however is a particularly handsome cultivar, with fine, fern-like, aromatic leaves and tiny, yellow-tinged silver flowers in August.
The billowing foliage of this woody stemmed perennial is ideal for a sunny rock garden or border. Although it's one of the hardiest varieties of wormwood, do plant it in a well-drained site, as the plant is likely to be short-lived in poorly drained soil.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Artemisia Powis Castle:
Cut back the plant in early spring, but avoid pruning into the older, woody stems unless you are trying to rejuvenate it completely, as this can risk dieback. Wait until buds start to break so you can clearly see where to cut.
After pruning, the plant fills out quickly; pinch out the tips through summer to keep the shape neat and prevent legginess. Avoid heavy feeding—this can reduce the compact, bushy habit.
Please note:
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