Polemonium reptans 'Violet Heart' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Creeping Jacob's ladder (Polemonium reptans) is a broad, rhizome-forming perennial that produces blue or light blue flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Creeping Jacob's ladder is well tolerant of frost.

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

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

Growth
Broad, rhizome-forming.

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. - Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Polemonium reptans forms blue, light blue flowers from May.

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