Overview
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' is a plant with a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming habit in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey, divided leaves foliage. Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' are cultivars of a genus known for its bushy and varied growth habits, including columnar upright and spreading branched forms. These deciduous plants feature aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves that thrive in full sun on well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, they are hardy to UK zone H6 and are often used in cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.
About the genus
Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of plants belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae, with almost 500 species. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Artemisia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Aromatic, Silver-grey, Divided leaves
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant'?
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' need?
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' hardy in the UK?
Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver' and 'Lambrook Giant'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Artemisia genus
- Artemisia 'Coca Cola'
- Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis'
- Artemisia Pontica Roman Wormwood
- Artemisia lactiflora 'Elfenbein'White Mugwort
- Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'Silver Mound
- Artemisia 'Boughton Silver'
- Artemisia Indica var. Momiyamae