Overview
Artemisia splendens of gardens 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 splendens of gardens 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 splendens of gardens is a cultivar of the Artemisia genus, known for its bushy and columnar upright habit with spreading branched growth. This deciduous plant features aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves, adding a distinctive texture to garden settings. It thrives best in full sun on well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, and prefers a sheltered position with south or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and wall side borders. Propagation can be achieved through seed, softwood, or semi-ripe 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 splendens of gardens 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 splendens of gardens
- 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 splendens of gardens?
Artemisia splendens of gardens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia splendens of gardens need?
Artemisia splendens of gardens 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 splendens of gardens hardy in the UK?
Artemisia splendens of gardens 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 splendens of gardens?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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