Transform your garden with the striking beauty of Perovskia Blue Steel, also known as Russian Sage. This perennial is renowned for its resilient nature and stunning, aromatic blue flowers.
Why Choose Perovskia Blue Steel?
🌿 Elegant Appearance: Features aromatic, silvery foliage and clouds of small blue flowers, creating a captivating and sophisticated look in your garden.
🌞 Heat Tolerant: Thrives in full sun and withstands high temperatures, making it ideal for hot climates and sunny spots.
💧 Low Maintenance: Requires minimal watering once established, perfect for gardeners who prefer a low-maintenance plant.
Growing Conditions and Care:
Sowing Time: Best planted in spring or autumn to align with its natural growing cycles.
Position: Enjoys full sun, ensuring it gets plenty of light to produce its vibrant blue blooms.
Sow Depth: Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep for optimal germination.
Spacing: Space plants 45 cm to 60 cm apart to allow for their full spread and growth.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 5 to 10 days, providing a quick start to your garden.
Plant Characteristics:
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Foliage: Aromatic, silvery leaves add a touch of elegance and texture to the garden.
Stems: Strong silver stems are sturdy and resistant to breaking or splitting.
Ideal Uses:
Borders: Creates a beautiful and resilient border with its striking blue flowers and aromatic foliage.
Garden Beds: Adds a touch of elegance and colour to garden beds, complementing other perennials and shrubs.
Low-Maintenance Areas: Ideal for areas where minimal watering is desired, making it perfect for forgetful gardeners.
Care Recommendations:
Watering: Once established, Perovskia Blue Steel is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Water during dry spells to maintain health.
Feeding: Use a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Pruning: Prune back in early spring before new growth starts to maintain shape and encourage vigorous flowering.
Enhance Your Garden with Perovskia Blue Steel:
Perovskia Blue Steel seeds offer an elegant and hardy addition to any garden. With its striking blue flowers, silvery foliage, and low-maintenance requirements, it’s perfect for creating a sophisticated and resilient garden space.
Start growing Perovskia Blue Steel seeds today and enjoy a garden filled with beauty and ease!
Plant Type: Perennial
Scientific Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia
General Sowing Time: Spring / Autumn
Position: Full sun
Sow Depth: 0.5cm
Spacing: 45cm - 60 cm
Germination: 5 - 10 days
Height: First Year - 45cm to 60cm / Second Year onwards - 75cm to 90cm
Spread: First Year - 35cm to 55cm / Second Year onwards - 50cm to 70cm
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Perovskia Blue Steel Seeds