An extremely pleasing foliage plant with silver finely dissected grey leaves. Great for breaking up waves of green it can help bring together clashing colours. Prune to half its height in autumn. It resents heavy pruning into older wood.

Height:

80cm

Width:

70cm

Plants psm:

2

Aspect:	Full Sun		Water rating
Soil:	All Types, preferring a well drained loam.
Flowers:	Artemisias flower in mid to late summer, though are mainly grown for their foliage.
Tolerances:	Frost & cold Salt laden winds (2nd tier) Wind Dry conditions * Pollution tolerant

Cultivation Notes:
Used around the world in so many ways, Artemisia is a stalwart of the dry garden. Its foliage in shades of grey, silver and green provides a structural note in not only perennial borders but rockeries and general garden beds. Silver adds depth to a garden, acting as a foil for hot colours. Used wisely it can provide a lovely accent to your garden.

Aspect & Hardiness: Preferring an open sunny position they are frost and coast hardy.
Soil: Prefer a well drained, moist soil that is not overly rich. Most Artemisia will tolerate clay soils, but prefer a well drained loam.
Propagation: We propagate from cutting material for all our Artemisia’s. Cuttings taken in autumn or early to mid spring are the most successful. Species that are best propagated through division are clearly marked.
Watering: Avoid too much overhead watering which can cause blackening of the foliage in very humid areas. Dry tolerant once established.
Feeding: Moderate feeding is recommended in early spring with an organic slow release fertiliser.
Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape as required; do not trim into old wood. 
Pest & Disease free. Artemisias are commonly used as a moth and insect repellent.
Planting Companions: Achillea, Centurea, Papavier, Salvia, Cistus

Our 2cents worth:

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' has become one the most well known artemisias.  A hybrid, it has been grown for the foliage colour and shape.  I think the success to Powis Castle, like most of the other artemisias is regular soft pruning to keep their shape.  All resent heavy pruning into old wood, and has the foliage ages it can become straggly and unattractive, light regular pruning will help maintain the colour and vigour of the plant.  Use small amounts of the off cuts in the nesting boxes of chickens, or scattered in the chicken pen to help reduce fleas and intestinal worms.

* Once established over a 6-8 week period