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Jacob's ladder 'Heaven Scent'

Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'^PBR

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Polemonium
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, deciduous perennial, producing dark green leaves flushed with purple. Upright stems bear lightly fragrant, open bell-shaped violet-purple flowers in the spring and summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, well drained but moist soil in sun or partial shade. Dead head regularly

Pruning

Cut back to the base in autumn

Propagation

Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide in spring. Propagate for own use only.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years