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Leggy Growth in Perovskia
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A deciduous sub-shrub with silvery-grey foliage and tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers blooming from midsummer to autumn
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Perovskia care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Perovskia. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun (6+ hours daily); essential for dense foliage and abundant flowering
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Fertiliser
Minimal or none required; excess fertility promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers
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Symptoms to look for in Perovskia
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Perovskia
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Perovskia
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Perovskia
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Perovskia
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.