PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
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PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
Commonly known as Russian sage
Dainty grey foliage, tall blue flowering spikes
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Salvia 'Blue Spire'. For best impact plant in small groups. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, lobed leaves 5-6cm (2-2½in) long.
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Blue
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PaniclesTall panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming perennial
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic when crushed. Scents of sage and lavender.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilThey will also survive in coastal, chalky and dry positions
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1m (39in)
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