Russian Sage 'Blue Spire' is a deciduous perennial plant with clusters of little, purple-blue flowers which cling to white, thin stems. The distinct, grey-green coloured leaves have a gorgeous, herby scent, too. We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy!̴Ì?Find out more
About Russian Sage 'Blue Spire'
Blue Spire flowers will stay looking fresh for weeks, from the middle of Summer through to Autumn. It's quite a tough little plant, being resistant to heat, poor soils, drought, and pests- it's perfect for any poor garden conditions!
With it's lush, elegant, delicate-looking nature, Russian Sage is the ideal shrub addition to your garden- plus, its beautiful stems even provide you with a bit of Winter interest, and you'll be gifted with lots of butterflies visiting, too!
Key Features
You can plant Russian Sage 'Blue Spire' as a singular shrub, in clusters, or even as a small divider hedge! Try even mixing in with Lavender to create a stunning array of scent and contrast. Please note, it will always grow best in full sun, and in a well-draining soil.̴Ì?
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Growth rate: Slow (10-20cm per year)
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Ideal height: 0.5m+ Small
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Soil type: Poor, dry-medium
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Exposure: Coastal, inland
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Aspect: Full sun
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Evergreen foliage? No
Pruning & Care̴Ì?
As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep it well-watered and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.̴Ì?
You will need to cut back your Russian Sage, almost down to the ground, at the end of Winter or beginning of Spring- as soon as the new buds begin to appear.
How To Plant Pot Grown Russian Sage
- Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
- Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
- Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
- Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down to lightly secure.
- When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.