Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum Bressingham Purple ('Polbress')
Jacobs ladder
Dark purple fern-like leaves show off the light violet-blue flowers in June/July. Prominent bright yellow anthers further add...
9cm pot
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Plant description
Dark purple fern-like leaves show off the light violet-blue flowers in June/July. Prominent bright yellow anthers further add to its delightful charm. A Blooms Introduction. This delightful and colourful perennial is ideal for edging a partially shaded border, or for growing beside a woodland path.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum Bressingham Purple ('Polbress'):
Cut the plant back straightaway after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers. In autumn cut the faded flowerheads down to the ground and compost the dead stems.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
