Position

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

Soil

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

Jacob's ladder, Polemonium caeruleum, is a lovely clump-forming perennial, requiring little maintenance. It performs best in borders with moist but well-drained soil. In early summer it produces bell-shaped flowers, which can be prolonged by regular deadheading. Plants can be propagated by sowing seed in autumn or spring, or by dividing plants in spring.

Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' is a low-growing perennial, forming a mound of sage-green leaves with white margins. Clusters of fragrant pale-blue flowers appear on tall stems from late spring. It's ideal for growing at the edge of a shady border or woodland path and it makes an excellent cut flower.

Read our full guide to growing polemonium.

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Polemonium ‘Touch of class’ and wildlife

Polemonium ‘Touch of class’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Polemonium ‘Touch of class’ poisonous?

Polemonium ‘Touch of class’ 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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