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  • PEROVSKIA 'Little Spire'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BUDDLEJA davidii 'Nanho Purple' and PEROVSKIA 'Little Spire'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ECHINACEA purpurea, PEROVSKIA 'Little Spire' and SALIX exigua
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon' and PEROVSKIA 'Little Spire'
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    PEROVSKIA 'Little Spire'

    Commonly known as compact Russian Sage

    Silver-grey foliage and spikes of violet-blue flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Salvia 'Little Spire'. Flower stems do not require support. 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.
    • Deciduous
      Ovate, dissected, silvery grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
    • Blue
      Violet blue
    • Spikes
      Narrow spikes to 30cm (12in) or more
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50-75cm (20-30in)
    • Spread
      30-50cm (12-20in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Compact, upright, clump-forming subshrub
    • 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.

    • 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 foliage
      Aromatic when bruised
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Tolerates coastal, chalky or dry positions
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      50-75cm (20-30in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30-50cm (12-20in)
       
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