Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow'
Perovskia 'Blue Shadow', Russian sage 'Blue Shadow'
Perovskia Perovskia
'Blue Shadow' _ 'Blue Shadow' is an upright, deciduous sub-shrub with aromatic, finely divided, grey-green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, large panicles of small, tubular, two-lipped, purple-blue flowers with purple-grey calyces.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow' is: Deciduous
Upright
Purple, Blue in Summer; Blue, Purple in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 6
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow' (Perovskia 'Blue Shadow') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Plant in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Too fertile soil may boost 'leggy' growth and will require support to prevent the plant becoming untidy.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow'
Perovskia 'Blue Shadow', Russian sage 'Blue Shadow'
Perovskia Perovskia
'Blue Shadow' _ 'Blue Shadow' is an upright, deciduous sub-shrub with aromatic, finely divided, grey-green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, large panicles of small, tubular, two-lipped, purple-blue flowers with purple-grey calyces.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Upright
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Purple, Blue in Summer; Blue, Purple in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 6
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow' (Perovskia 'Blue Shadow') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Plant in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Too fertile soil may boost 'leggy' growth and will require support to prevent the plant becoming untidy.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Shadow' (Perovskia 'Blue Shadow')
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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