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
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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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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DeciduousOvate, dissected, silvery grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
Violet blue -
SpikesNarrow spikes to 30cm (12in) or more
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
50-75cm (20-30in) -
Spread
30-50cm (12-20in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, upright, clump-forming subshrub
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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 bruised
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilTolerates coastal, chalky or 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 Size50-75cm (20-30in)
30-50cm (12-20in)
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