perovskia little spire

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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.

Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

Perovskia 'Blue Spire', commonly known as Russian Sage, is a stunning perennial admired for its airy spikes of lavender blue flowers and aromatic silver grey foliage. This drought tolerant plant delivers long lasting colour and texture from summer through autumn, adding movement and softness to gardens throughout New Zealand. Its upright open growth habit makes it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and contemporary landscapes. Perovskia 'Blue Spire' is easy to grow, low maintenance, and perfect for sunny dry garden spaces.

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From $24.77

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 1.00 m

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock

Fraxinus Purple Spire

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Fraxinus Purple Spire is a popular variety of the commonly known, Claret Ash, and is grown for its impressive form and brilliant autumn colours. It features narrow leaves which emerge deep green in spring and then develop stunning purple and tones in autumn before falling. This tree grows rapidly with a narrow habit to about 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Fraxinus Purple Spire is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, planted around entranceways, or included in mixed plantings.

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From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 8.00 m

Spread: 4.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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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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