Perovskia 'Blue Spire' | 7.5 Litre Pot | 40cm - 50cm Height

Discover Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’, a striking sub-shrub celebrated for its vibrant blue flowers and distinctive silvery foliage, perfect for UK gardens.

Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’ offers exceptional beauty and resilience, making it a superb choice for many garden styles. This elegant plant brings a splash of long-lasting colour to borders and gravel gardens throughout the summer and autumn months. Moreover, its aromatic nature and airy texture add sensory delight, making it a popular favourite among gardeners seeking both visual appeal and ease of care. Its ability to thrive in challenging conditions further enhances its appeal.

Key Features of Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’

• Long-lasting spikes of delicate violet-blue flowers.
• Attractive, aromatic silver-grey foliage.
• Excellent drought tolerance once established.
• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Resilient and low-maintenance, ideal for UK climates.
• Offers a striking architectural presence in the garden.

About Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’

Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’ is a cherished cultivar of the species Perovskia atriplicifolia. This plant belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is often called ‘Russian Sage’, although this common name is more prevalent in other regions than in the UK. The genus name ‘Perovskia’ honours Russian general V.A. Perovski, reflecting its origins. ‘Blue Spire’ aptly describes its tall, upright flower spikes, which erupt with a profusion of beautiful violet-blue blooms.

The plant grows as a deciduous sub-shrub, meaning it has woody stems that persist through the winter, but it sheds its leaves. Its finely dissected, silvery-grey foliage provides a stunning contrast to the vibrant blue flowers. Furthermore, the leaves release a pleasant, herby aroma when brushed against, adding another layer of interest. The flowering period is impressively long, extending from July right through to October, thereby providing continuous colour when many other plants are beginning to fade.

In the garden, Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’ is incredibly versatile. It looks spectacular when planted in drifts in a sunny border, where its ethereal blue spires create a soft, hazy effect. It also works well in gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, or as an accent plant. Consequently, it is a superb choice for gardeners seeking to create a wildlife-friendly space. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, providing a vital food source during late summer and autumn. To maintain its shape and encourage strong new growth and abundant flowering, it is best to prune Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’ hard in early spring, cutting back to a low framework of woody stems.