Plants > Perennials

Jacob's ladder [Brise d'Anjou]

Polemonium caeruleum Brise d'Anjou ('Blanjou'^PBR) (v)

Genus: Polemonium
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial of upright growth, to 60cm tall, with the leaflets edged with cream, and small light blue flowers; grown for its foliage, and not vigorous, so the flowers are best removed

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back to the base in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years