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perovskia little spire

If you’re looking to add colour, fragrance, and a touch of elegance to your garden, the Perovskia Little Spire is a compact and hardy shrub that’s hard to beat. Valued for its finely-cut, silvery foliage and upright spikes of violet-blue flowers, this dwarf Russian sage fits beautifully into modern New Zealand landscapes. Whether you have a cottage garden, a coastal planting, or a contemporary border, Perovskia Little Spire brings structure, resilience, and months of soft-toned blooms.

Callistemon 'Little John' shrub in a courtyard garden covered in elegant, red flowers.

Callistemon 'Little John'

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Callistemon 'Little John' is a compact dwarf bottlebrush celebrated for its deep red flowers and fine blue green foliage. Flowering from spring into summer, it attracts bees and birds while maintaining a neat rounded shape all year.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Corokia 'Little Prince' plants with grey stems and small green leaves at The Plant Company nursery.

Corokia 'Little Prince'

Corokia 'Little Prince' is a small and twiggy, NZ native shrub that features small, grey-brown leaves and black stems. The slim, intertwined stems afford an unusual element to this plant. It produces masses of small, yellow flowers in spring which are followed by red berries in autumn as it grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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Why Choose Perovskia Little Spire?

Perovskia Little Spire is a refined choice for gardeners who want the beauty and toughness of Russian sage, but with a space-saving, more structured growth habit. Reaching about 60-75cm in height, its tightly vertical stems stay neat and upright without flopping. The aromatic, silver-grey leaves are deer resistant and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils. Little Spire is drought-tolerant once established, making it a sustainable pick for low-water landscapes or exposed gardens.

Planting and Care Tips

Plant your Perovskia Little Spire in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It pairs perfectly with gravel gardens, border edges, or as a stunning feature in pots. This plant requires little maintenance—an annual prune in late winter or early spring will keep it looking fresh and encourage plenty of new blooms. Like its relatives, such as Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant) and Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant), Little Spire is a fantastic choice for adding pollinator-friendly flowers and silvery accents to your garden.

Design Ideas for Perovskia Little Spire

With its soft, misty flowers contrasting against resilient, silvery foliage, Perovskia Little Spire works well in mixed beds, modern designs, and perennial borders. It adds gentle movement and textural contrast when planted alongside other New Zealand favourites like Corokia Little Prince or the low-growing Pittosporum Little Sprite (Dwarf Pittosporum). For a delicate, layered look, try pairing Little Spire with small shrubs such as Pieris Little Heath, which complements the blue tones with glossy green and creamy-white foliage.

Choosing the Right Perovskia for Your Garden

If you’re deciding between Perovskia varieties, Perovskia Little Spire offers compact form and tidy, vertical stems ideal for smaller spaces or formal borders. For larger sites, consider Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant), which offers greater height and a looser habit, or the classic Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant) for naturalistic plantings.

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Add a touch of easy-care elegance to your outdoor space with Perovskia Little Spire. Shop our range of premium perennials and companion shrubs—delivered NZ-wide—and enjoy the year-round beauty, fragrance, and pollinator appeal of this standout plant. Transform your garden with the silvery-blue charm and versatility of a true drought-tolerant favourite.


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