{"product_id":"perovskia-silvery-blue","title":"Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA marvel of metallic texture for the late summer garden, this compact sub-shrub offers a cooling haze of violet-blue just when the border needs a fresh perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the taller, more sprawling varieties of Russian Sage which often require staking, this modern selection has a robust, upright habit that keeps it neat and tidy without support. The stiff, silver-white stems are clothed in finely cut, aromatic grey foliage that releases a sage-like scent when brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom August well into autumn, the plant is enveloped in airy panicles of lavender-blue flowers that seem to float above the leaves, creating a shimmering effect in the low afternoon light. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, chalky, or sandy soils where other plants might struggle, making it perfect for gravel gardens or a sunny, baking corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resist the urge to tidy up this plant before winter. The skeletal silver stems look spectacular when frosted, and leaving them intact protects the crown from rot; wait until new buds appear low down in mid-spring before cutting the old stems back hard to around 10-15cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust-September flowering. Best when grown in a sunny and well-drained position. Height \u0026amp; spread: 60cm x 45cm (24\" x 18\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58390358622582,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/perovskia-silvery-blue-01.jpg?v=1785763371","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/perovskia-silvery-blue","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}