Description
Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ is a charming perennial that forms a compact clump of ferny foliage with deep purple stems. The foliage is semi-evergreen, and in late spring, clusters of bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers with white centres bloom on tall, upright stems. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and are attractive to bees and other pollinators. This hardy plant is easy to grow and adds a lovely touch of color to a mixed border, woodland garden, or cottage garden. It also works well as a cut flower. For a stunning combination, plant it alongside other spring-flowering perennials such as Dicentra, Aquilegia, or Hellebores.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Hokkaido Jacob’s Ladder
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The common name “Jacob’s ladder” comes from the fact that the leaves resemble the rungs of a ladder?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham Purple’ is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews. It is not considered to be toxic.