Artemisia 'Coca Cola' — Bushy, Upright, Rhizomatous, Clump-forming

Overview

Artemisia 'Coca Cola' is a plant with a bushy, upright, rhizomatous, clump-forming habit in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey, divided foliage. Artemisia 'Coca Cola' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include culinary and medicinal.

About

Artemisia 'Coca Cola' is a cultivar of Artemisia notable for its aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves. It grows as an upright, clump-forming plant produced from short rhizomes and is deciduous. The plant flowers from July to September. Best sited in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered spot with well-drained soil.

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 'Coca Cola' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Bushy, Upright, Rhizomatous, Clump-forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Aromatic, Silver-grey, Divided
Suggested uses: Culinary, Medicinal

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Artemisia 'Coca Cola'

Propagation: Seed, Root stem tips, Heeled sideshoots, Division
Pest resistance: Aphids, Gall midge
Disease resistance: Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Artemisia 'Coca Cola'?

Artemisia 'Coca Cola' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Artemisia 'Coca Cola' need?

Artemisia 'Coca Cola' 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 'Coca Cola' hardy in the UK?

Artemisia 'Coca Cola' 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 'Coca Cola'?

Seed, Root stem tips, Heeled sideshoots, Division.

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