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PEROVSKIA 'Silvery Blue'
Commonly known as Russian Sage
Attractive upright blue-grey foliage with blue flowers above
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Salvia 'Silvery Blue'. Plant in clumps to emphasize the metallic sheen of the stems and foliage -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Liss Forest Nursery, Hants -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDeeply cut and lobed leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
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PaniclesTall panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Blue
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright 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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