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PEROVSKIA 'Silvery Blue'
Commonly known as Russian Sage
Attractive upright blue-grey foliage with blue flowers above
Further Reading....
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DeciduousDeeply cut and lobed leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright subshrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
PEROVSKIA 'Silvery Blue'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSalvia 'Silvery Blue'. Plant in clumps to emphasize the metallic sheen of the stems and foliagePests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin. Liss Forest Nursery, HantsResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesTall panicles to 30cm (12in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Blue
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented foliageAromatic when bruised
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilTolerates coastal, chalky or dry positions
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Perovskia - Growing Guide
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
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