Artemisia gmelinii SunFern™ Olympia

Scientific Name : Artemisia gmelinii

Common Name : Russian Wormwood

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

Blooming Season : Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Height : 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Width : 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun

General Information : Novelty evergreen shrub works great as an accent plant in containers or a groundcover in the landscape. Low maintenance and drought tolerant, hardy SunFern features fern-like textures that thrive in full sun.

Idea & Tips : Best grown in a sunny location, however they can tolerate up to a half day of shade. This hardy perennial is quite drought tolerant once established. Plants can be trimmed to maintain their shape if needed; remove old foliage in Spring. Fertilize in Spring and late Summer.

Grower Information : SunFern is a novel collection with fern-like texture that resembles an evergreen shrub – the perfect accent plant.

This unique herbaceous perennial works as a companion plant in containers or as an accent plant in the landscape.
Plants are non-invasive and won’t spread.
Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, Zone-4 hardy Artemisia.
SunFern features fern-like textures that thrive in sunny locations.

Dark green leaves with red stems.

'Balfernlym'

Protection Information : PPAF

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N starting day 7
  
  Pinching:
  
  Pinch once, prior to transplant.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Mist enough to rehydrate cuttings. Do not over-mist beyond Day 2 or 3. Arcadia is particularly sensitive to over-misting in propagation.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 56 to 64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Typically not required
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  B-Nine/Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Rooted: 6-8 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  10-12 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  Non-flowering

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