{"product_id":"perovskia-blue-spire-cotswold-grown-perennial","title":"Perovskia 'Blue Spire' - Cotswold Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking, architectural perennial with upright, silver-grey stems and finely divided aromatic foliage, \u003ci\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Blue Spire’ is prized for its tall spires of hazy lavender-blue flowers that bloom for weeks in late summer. Its open, airy structure makes it ideal for adding height, movement, and a touch of silver to sunny borders and gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Russian Sage, is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, poor soils, making it a brilliant choice for low-maintenance, Mediterranean-style planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWoody-based, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July–October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Blue Spire’ (named after V. A. Perovsky, a 19th-century Russian general; \u003ci\u003eatriplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e = foliage like \u003ci\u003eAtriplex\u003c\/i\u003e \/ orache)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia yangii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Blue Spire’ (recent reclassification – \u003ci\u003ePerovskia\u003c\/i\u003e is now considered part of the \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e genus, but ‘Perovskia’ is still widely used horticulturally)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRussian Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Central Asia – including Afghanistan, Tibet, and western China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCut back hard in early spring to just above the woody base (around 15–20cm). This encourages strong new growth and helps maintain a tidy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is essential – thrives in hot, exposed spots. Best at the back or middle of borders where its tall stems can sway gently in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDrought-tolerant once established. Water during the first growing season and then only in prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained soil is crucial. Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils – avoid heavy clay or overly rich composts which can reduce flowering and cause flopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally doesn’t need feeding. Too much fertiliser encourages leggy growth. A mulch of gravel or sand around the base improves drainage and supports upright stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic and safe for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant alongside echinops, sedums, and grasses for a naturalistic, pollinator-friendly border that thrives on neglect and sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56238909751677,"sku":"3943059510571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56238909817213,"sku":"1943059510571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56238909784445,"sku":"7843059510571","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/perovskia-blue-spire-cotswold-grown-perennial-178023.jpg?v=1750293167","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/perovskia-blue-spire-cotswold-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}