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PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'

Commonly known as Russian sage

Dainty grey foliage, tall blue flowering spikes

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Perovskia - Growing Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - lance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, lobed leaves 5-6cm (2-2½in) long.
Blue
Height - 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - clump-forming perennial
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)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - for best impact plant in small groups. Wildlife plant - insects.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - garden origin.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - tall panicles to 30cm (12in) long
Tubular
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - aromatic when crushed. Scents of sage and lavender.
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - they will also survive in coastal, chalky and dry positions
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly