Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' — Bushy, Upright, Rhizomatous, Clump-forming

Overview

Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' 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 'Valerie Finnis' 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 'Valerie Finnis' is a clump-forming Artemisia with aromatic, silver-grey divided foliage and an upright, multi-stemmed habit. It spreads by short rhizomes and forms a durable perennial mound. Flowering occurs from July to September, but the foliage is the main feature in cultivation.

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 'Valerie Finnis' 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 'Valerie Finnis'

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 'Valerie Finnis'?

Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' need?

Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' 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 'Valerie Finnis' hardy in the UK?

Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' 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 'Valerie Finnis'?

Seed, Root stem tips, Heeled sideshoots, Division.

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