Product description
Better known as Common Mugwort, Artemisia Powis Castle is a beautifully soft, silver foliaged perennial that brings instant light and texture to any garden. Its finely divided, aromatic leaves create a gentle, feathery mound that looks stunning in mixed borders, gravel gardens, and sunny patio displays. Whether you’re refreshing a tired corner or building a new planting scheme, this evergreen plant adds a calm, silvery glow that pairs effortlessly with vibrant perennials and classic cottage garden favourites.
Easy to grow and wonderfully resilient in the right spot, Powis Castle thrives in full sun and well drained soil, making it ideal for gardeners who love low maintenance structure with year round appeal. It’s perfect for adding movement and contrast to planting schemes, and its soft scent and elegant form make it a standout choice for modern and traditional gardens alike.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Common Mugwort
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Product description
Better known as Common Mugwort, Artemisia Powis Castle is a beautifully soft, silver foliaged perennial that brings instant light and texture to any garden. Its finely divided, aromatic leaves create a gentle, feathery mound that looks stunning in mixed borders, gravel gardens, and sunny patio displays. Whether you’re refreshing a tired corner or building a new planting scheme, this evergreen plant adds a calm, silvery glow that pairs effortlessly with vibrant perennials and classic cottage garden favourites.
Easy to grow and wonderfully resilient in the right spot, Powis Castle thrives in full sun and well drained soil, making it ideal for gardeners who love low maintenance structure with year round appeal. It’s perfect for adding movement and contrast to planting schemes, and its soft scent and elegant form make it a standout choice for modern and traditional gardens alike.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Trim Mugwort lightly in spring to encourage a neat, bushy shape. However, it's best to avoid cutting into old, woody stems as they don’t regrow well.
How to Water
Water Mugwort sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, as it dislikes sitting in moisture. Once established, it only needs occasional watering during prolonged dry spells, making it a very low‑maintenance addition to sunny, well‑drained spots.
How to Plant
Plant Artemisia in a sunny spot with light, free‑draining soil, spacing plants 60-75cm apart so they have room to form their natural, airy shape. Water well after planting, then allow the soil to dry between waterings to help it settle and thrive in its new position.
