Pruning guide
How to prune silver mound artemisia
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Pruning silver mound artemisia — FAQ
When should I prune silver mound artemisia?
Midsummer if the mound splays open; light cleanup in early spring. If the plant opens up in summer heat, shear the mound back lightly with hand shears to restore its shape. In early spring, remove any dead outer stems. Limit cuts to no more than one-third of the plant at a time and never into bare, leafless growth.
How often does silver mound artemisia need pruning?
As needed — typically once in midsummer; light spring tidy if required. Silver Mound artemisia is grown for its low, silvery mound of feathery foliage rather than for flowers, and it needs only light pruning. Shear back in midsummer if the mound opens up or becomes floppy in heat — this restores its compact dome. Remove spent flower stems at the base. Do not cut hard before winter; the foliage provides crown insulation.
How do you prune silver mound artemisia?
If the plant opens up in summer heat, shear the mound back lightly with hand shears to restore its shape. In early spring, remove any dead outer stems. Limit cuts to no more than one-third of the plant at a time and never into bare, leafless growth.