Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Jacob's ladder, Polemonium caeruleum, is a lovely clump-forming perennial, requiring little maintenance. In early summer it produces bell-shaped flowers,

Plants can be propagated by sowing seed in autumn or spring, or by dividing plants in spring. Polemonium caeruleum 'White Pearl' forms a low mound of cream-edged green leaves. In mid-to late spring, clusters of brilliant white flowers hang on upright stems. It's ideal for using as ground cover at the front of shady borders and edging paths.

For best results, grow Polemonium reptans 'White Pearl' in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. In autumn cut back again to ground level.

Read our full guide to growing polemonium.

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Polemonium ‘White pearl’ and wildlife

Polemonium ‘White pearl’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Polemonium ‘White pearl’ poisonous?

Polemonium ‘White pearl’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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