Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' — Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming

Overview

Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' is a plant with a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming habit in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' 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. It is native to Honshu and Japan.

About

Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' is a cultivar of Artemisia, a genus in the Asteraceae family known for its bushy and varied growth habits. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in a range of soil types including loam, sand, and chalk, with soil pH from acid to alkaline, provided the soil is well-drained or moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed or division of rhizomes in spring or autumn.

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, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Native to: Honshu, Japan

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou'

Propagation: Seed, Division of rhizome in Spring or Autumn
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou'?

Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' need?

Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou' 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 to moist but well-drained.