Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
This cultivar of Russian Sage has aromatic, silver-grey leaves, and upright spikes of tiny, violet-blue flowers from mid-summer onwards. At 50-75cm tall, this is the most compact of any Perovskia, so is the best choice if space is limited, or you find the taller varieties get too cumbersome. The blooms are adored by bees and other pollinating insects!
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' makes a real impact when planted en masse alongside a path, where the flowers create a haze of purple, and the sage-like fragrance of the leaves can be appreciated. Or, try it alongside other silver-leaved plants, or in swathes in a sunny border. This deciduous sub-shrub really does need sunshine—it doesn’t mind the winter cold. It can also cope with dry, chalky soils and coastal conditions.
Perovskia 'Little Spire' makes a wonderful companion to all kinds of late-summer ornamental grasses and perennials. It is best pruned (from the second year) in late March, by removing old branches down to about four buds above the soil. It is also fairly resistant to pests and diseases, making it even more low-maintenance.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Perovskia 'Little Spire'
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Silver
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 10 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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