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3 litre Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'

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£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

A soft cloud of lavender-blue flowers and silver foliage for sunny borders from midsummer into autumn.
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Long flowering
  • Aromatic foliage

  • Aspect

    full sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy in most UK gardens with free-draining soil

  • Flowers

    July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Loam, chalk, sandy soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    'Blue Spire' is ideal for adding height, haze and colour to hot, sunny planting schemes. Its silver foliage and blue flowers pair beautifully with grasses, lavender and late-season perennials.

  • About this plant

    A graceful, aromatic plant with silvery stems and clouds of lavender-blue flowers, bringing a soft Mediterranean feel to sunny borders.

  • Key features

    • Airy lavender-blue flowers in late summer
    • Silvery grey, aromatic foliage
    • Excellent for dry, sunny borders
    • Attractive to bees and pollinators

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 90–120cm | Spread: 60–90cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Upright, airy sub-shrub

  • Moisture

    Dry to moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Sunny border

Planting guide

Plant in spring or early autumn in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet ground and water regularly until established.

Care tips

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Prune hard in spring to encourage strong fresh shoots and plenty of flowers.

Winter care

Leave stems in place over winter to protect the crown, then cut back hard in spring when new growth appears.