Perovskia atripl. 'Blue Spire' - P9

Description
The Russian sage 'Blue Spire' (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is an upright, fine-stemmed, loose semi-shrub that produces blue flowers arranged in spikes with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Russian sage 'Blue Spire' also has hairy, lanceolate, grey-green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * deer-resistant, drought-resistant, heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Russian sage 'Blue Spire' are grey-green, lanceolate, hairy, opposite and serrated. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Russian sage 'Blue Spire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Russian sage 'Blue Spire' is an upright, fine-stemmed and loose-growing semi-shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The blue flowers of Russian sage 'Blue Spire' appear in spikes from July to October. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, park, bee pasture, ground cover, steppe garden, hedge, green border

Root
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' is a shallow-rooting plant.