Perovskia 'Prime Time', 15L
A new variety, that is bushier and stronger than others, 'Prime Time', is one of the earliest to flower, its tiny, violet-blue flowers appear on silver-grey spikes from July, forming a haze above deeply divided leaves that smell of both sage and lavender (and attract pollinating insects).
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 15L
- Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
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Features
A new variety, that is bushier and stronger than others, 'Prime Time', is one of the earliest to flower, its tiny, violet-blue flowers appear on silver-grey spikes from July, forming a haze above deeply divided leaves that smell of both sage and lavender (and attract pollinating insects).
- Flowers: July - September
- Hardy
- Deciduous perennial
- Drought tolerant once established
- Pollinator friendly
- Clump forming
- Classic plant for mixed border or container
- Well drained soil
- East, South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Best pruned back to 20cm (8in) in March
- Keep moist in first year
Named after the Russian count who first introduced it to Western gardens, this aromatic sub-shrub comes from Afghanistan and the Himalayas. Russian Sage loves the sun and regrows each year from a woody base.