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    POLEMONIUM reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    POLEMONIUM reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

    Commonly known as Jacob's ladder

    Variegated leaves, cream and green, flushed with pink in spring. Lightly fragrant pale blue flowers
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Deadhead to prolong flowering
    • Pests & Diseases
      Powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      USA
    • Deciduous
      Basal clump of long, finely cut leaves
    • Blue
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Free-flowering
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        45cm (18in)
       
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