Perovskia atripl. 'Lacey Blue' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Russian sage 'Lacey Blue'® (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is an upright, spreading, fine-stemmed, loose small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Russian sage 'Lacey Blue'® also has fingered, grey-green leaves. 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.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lisslitt'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Russian sage 'Lacey Blue'® are grey-green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Russian sage 'Lacey Blue'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Russian sage 'Lacey Blue'® is an upright, spreading, fine-stemmed and loose-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1.5 m wide.

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 appear from July to September. These are pleasantly fragrant.

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