Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Artemisia
'Silver Queen'
western mugwort
Artemisia 'Silver Queen' is a western mugwort with a cool, luminous presence, bringing silvery poise to borders that need a little contrast and calm. Growing to around 90cm, it forms an elegant perennial clump of toothed, silvery-white leaves, each one catching the light beautifully and setting off neighbouring flowers with effortless good taste. The foliage is the real treasure of Artemisia 'Silver Queen', giving planting schemes a refined, almost moonlit quality from spring through summer. Occasionally, Artemisia 'Silver Queen' may produce plumes of small yellowish flowers, though it is the foliage that earns the admiring glances.
Plant Artemisia 'Silver Queen' in well-drained soil in a sunny position, where its pale leaves can develop their best colour and provide structure among softer perennials. It is particularly handsome with lavender, salvias, achillea, ornamental grasses and dusky pink or purple flowers, making brighter shades look more considered and pastels feel deliciously airy. The upright habit of Artemisia 'Silver Queen' gives borders a relaxed architectural note without becoming stiff, which is a useful trick in any garden. Drought tolerant once established and elegantly understated, Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is a superb choice for gardeners who appreciate foliage with style, substance and a quietly silvered flourish.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
- Flower colour
- Yellow, cream
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Spreading
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- White, silver
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Rock gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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