Notes
Polemoniums are an attractive addition to the garden, for they boast interesting foliage and appealing flowers. Polemonium Kaleidoscope has variegated, ladder-like leaves (befitting its name Jacob’s Ladder), with purple-pink edges that fade to cream, and from late spring, this foliage is accented by clusters of bell shaped, purpley blue flowers held aloft dark stems.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 2/3L
- Eventual height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
Insights
A cottage garden staple, polemoniums are best planted in partly shaded areas, such as under trees or in a border. They are prolific self seeders, which is great if you want more plants, but remove seed heads if not!
Details
Flowers: May - July
Planting
- Well drained, light soil
- South, East or West facing
- Full sun, partial shade
Care
- Deadhead dying blooms to encourage further flowering
- Snug and snail repellent
- Cut back foliage at end of season
Glossary
In The August Garden
