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Perovskia

'Silvery Blue'

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Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is an elegant, sun-loving perennial that will add both texture and a stunning silvery hue to your garden. Its finely cut, aromatic leaves are an eye-catching silver-grey, creating a striking contrast to the delicate spires of lavender-blue flowers that appear in late summer. The soft, airy blooms provide a beautiful, cloud-like effect, perfect for softening borders or adding height to patio pots.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is ideal for hot, dry areas of the garden. It’s perfectly suited to gravel gardens, rockeries, or any Mediterranean-style planting schemes. When grown in groups, this plant’s silver foliage and subtle blue flowers create a calming, harmonious display. It also works beautifully in pots, providing a long-lasting display on terraces or balconies. To create a soft, serene colour palette, combine Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' with other drought-tolerant plants such as lavender, ornamental grasses, and Echinacea. Its silver foliage contrasts beautifully with the deep purples of Salvia and the pink tones of Sedum. It also makes an excellent companion plant in wildlife gardens, offering contrast to larger perennials without overpowering their beauty.

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue' syn. Salvia yangii 'Silvery Blue' is a magnet for pollinators, especially bees, who will be drawn to its fragrant blooms. Once established, it’s a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can handle poor soils and drought conditions. Perovskias' ability to naturalise means it will come back year after year, gradually spreading to fill borders with its silvery elegance. This makes it an excellent choice for sustainable gardening, as it requires minimal care and provides lasting interest.

This versatile perennial is also ideal for pots, where its silver foliage and lavender-blue flowers can be enjoyed up close. It pairs well with other container-friendly plants and will thrive in a sunny position, bringing long-lasting colour and structure to patios, terraces, or even small urban spaces.

Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is the perfect addition to any garden, offering a delightful blend of form, colour, and wildlife-friendly benefits.

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Quantity
1 bare root £8.90 £8.90 each 3 bare roots £24.75 £8.25 each -7% 9 bare roots £67.50 £7.50 each -16%
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Plant profile

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Pollinator-friendly

Welcome bees, butterflies and other pollinators into your garden.

Fragrant

A scent to stop for, savour and remember.

Thrives in full sun

Choose a sunny spot and watch it flourish.

Perennial

Plant once and enjoy its return, year after year.

Fully hardy

Faces the colder months with quiet resilience.

Packed peat-free

A thoughtful choice that helps protect precious peatlands.

Drought tolerant

Needs less water once settled and established.

Low maintenance

Needs little care and rewards you generously.

Attracts wildlife

Create a garden where birds and other wildlife feel at home.

In good company

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