Polemonium caer. 'Lambrook Mauve' - P9

Description
The Jacob's ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) is an upright perennial that produces blue, funnel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Repeated flowering occurs from July to August with the right care. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Jacob's ladder is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Jacob's ladder are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Jacob's ladder has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Polemonium caeruleum forms funnel-shaped, blue flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance. With the right care, re-flowering from July to August.

Use
Cottage garden, bee pasture, pond edge, stream, natural garden, herbaceous border, woodland edge