Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
£12.95
(Russian Sage) A charming small garden shrub, Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' has silvery-blue, deeply cut leaves and eye-catching spires of soft-violet blue, tubular flowers in late summer.
Our mail order service is operating as normal.
(Delivery within approximately 5 - 8 working days)
£7.95 P&P for ANY number of plants to most of UK. Free P&P for orders over £250.
Surcharges apply for Highlands/Islands. We cannot deliver to Northern Ireland or Eire.
A charming small garden shrub, Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' has silvery-blue, deeply cut leaves and eye-catching spires of soft-violet blue, tubular flowers in late summer. The leaves are pleasantly aromatic if rubbed.
This distinctive shrub grows well in groups, prefers a sunny, well drained position and is an excellent choice for late summer/autumn colour.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Well drained soil. Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' will tolerate dry, chalky soils and costal sites well.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' grows to be a small branching shrub with upright flower spikes.
- Height: up to 1.5 m (5 - 6 ft)
- Spread: 1 m (3 ft)
- Pruning: To encourage flowering and keep a good shape, prune Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' to approx 15 - 25 cm above ground in late April.
Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun
- Mature Size
- Shrub - Small (less than 5 ft tall), Shrub - Medium (5 - 10 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline, Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy
- Special Features
- Flowering Season - Summer (June - August), To grow in a pot, Leaf Colour - Blue/Silver
Similar plants
-
You might also like
(Russian Sage) A charming small garden shrub, Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' has silvery-blue, deeply cut leaves and eye-catching spires of soft-violet blue, tubular flowers in late summer.