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Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Steel’ (Pot Size 2L) Blue Steel Russian Sage

Quick Guide

• Silver-grey aromatic foliage

• Lavender-blue flowers

• Long flowering period, summer to autumn

• Upright, bushy growth habit

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Steel’, commonly known as Blue Steel Russian Sage, is a hardy perennial that adds a splash of silver and blue to any garden setting. Known for its upright growth and bushy habit, this plant features finely dissected, aromatic silver-grey foliage that serves as a stunning backdrop for its long-lasting lavender-blue flowers. Blooming from summer to autumn, Blue Steel provides an eye-catching display that is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and mixed perennial beds   .

 

The plant is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for creating a wildlife-friendly garden. Its drought and heat tolerance make it particularly suitable for areas with dry conditions or full sun exposure. Blue Steel’s sturdy stems and dense foliage make it a reliable choice for adding texture and color contrast in various landscape designs

Perovskia atriplicifolia Silvery Blue 'Lissvery', also known as Russian Sage, is a striking perennial plant featuring vibrant silvery-blue flowers that provide colour throughout the summer until early autumn. The plant's attractive, aromatic, and feathery grey-green foliage complements the flowers and offers interest beyond the blooming season. This plant is perfect for adding structure to a sunny border and blends seamlessly with other summer and autumn flowering perennials, grasses, or silver-leafed plants for a harmonious landscape. Tolerant to drought, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for coastal, gravel, or Mediterranean-style gardens. Its spectacular flower display and pleasant scent are irresistible to bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.

Plant Care Guide

Perovskia ‘Blue Steel’ thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Prune in early spring to encourage new growth and maintain its shape. Deadheading is not necessary but can promote tidiness. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for gardeners of all experience levels

  • EAN code
    041094
  • Ultimate Height
    70-90cm
  • Ultimate Spread
    35-70cm
  • Flower Colour
    Lavender Blue
  • Foliage Colour
    Silver-Grey
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H4-9
  • Care Guide
    Low maintenance
  • Planting Season
    Spring, Autumn
  • Season of Interest
    Summer, Autumn
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Drought Tolerant
    Yes
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil Type
    Well drained
  • Soil PH
    Neutral, Alkaline

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

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Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

Buy Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Steel’ (Pot Size 2L) Blue Steel Russian Sage at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!