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Yellow Leaves 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 yellow leaves 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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Water
Low; very drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly and avoid waterlogging
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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_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Perovskia
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Perovskia
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in Perovskia
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in Perovskia
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.