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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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DeciduousOvate, dissected, silvery grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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BlueViolet blue
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Height50-75cm (20-30in)
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Spread30-50cm (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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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 'Little Spire'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSalvia 'Little Spire'. Flower stems do not require support. For best impact plant in small groups. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesNarrow spikes to 30cm (12in) or moreTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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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
50-75cm (20-30in)
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