Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' (PBR)
Russian sage
A long season of colour makes this compact perennial a brilliant choice for sunny borders and smaller gardens. Upright stems...
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Plant description
A long season of colour makes this compact perennial a brilliant choice for sunny borders and smaller gardens. Upright stems carry finely divided, aromatic grey-green foliage, creating a neat, airy shape that works well towards the front of a border or in containers.
From midsummer into autumn, smoky purple calyxes are topped with masses of vivid blue-purple flowers, giving Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' plenty of late-season impact. The blooms are particularly useful for extending colour when many summer perennials are beginning to fade, while also providing a valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
From midsummer into autumn, smoky purple calyxes are topped with masses of vivid blue-purple flowers, giving Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' plenty of late-season impact. The blooms are particularly useful for extending colour when many summer perennials are beginning to fade, while also providing a valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Jean Baby (PBR):
Perovskia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for Mediterranean-style or gravel gardens. This Russian Sage is drought-tolerant once established but overwatering or rich soil leads to weak growth and fewer flowers.
Avoid pruning back in autumn as winter seed heads provide interest and food for birds. In March, prune hard to 15-30cm (6-12in) from the ground to promote bushier growth and prevent flopping, then apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) layer of well-rotted compost or manure around the base, avoiding the stems.
Avoid pruning back in autumn as winter seed heads provide interest and food for birds. In March, prune hard to 15-30cm (6-12in) from the ground to promote bushier growth and prevent flopping, then apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) layer of well-rotted compost or manure around the base, avoiding the stems.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
