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Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven

Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven
Greek Valerian, Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Spreading Jacob's Ladder, Abscess Root

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Perfect. Received as a gift ????. Packaging was very neat and beautiful young plants... Can't wait to see the result in my garden...

Tom, 09/06/2023

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Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven, a robust perennial with pale blue flowers and variegated foliage.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven', also known as Greek Valerian, is a perennial with a robust habit and a spreading habit. From May to June, pale blue flowers emerge. This polemonium has basal tufts of irregularly pinnate leaves, composed of numerous leaflets. The foliage is variegated, with a green colour and cream margins, turning pink in spring. It has a particularly attractive deciduous foliage, and will help to brighten up a dark corner of the garden.

At maturity, Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' reaches a height of 40 cm (16 in). It is a plant native to the eastern United States.

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Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven (Flowering) Flowering
Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Polemonium

Species

reptans

Cultivar

Stairway to Heaven

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Greek Valerian, Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Spreading Jacob's Ladder, Abscess Root

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference76571

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Planting and care

Place Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven in a partially shaded or sunny position. Plant it in a light, rich, humus-bearing soil that is moist and not too dry. Remove faded inflorescences. Polemonium can be susceptible to powdery mildew.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained, humus-rich

Care

Pruning instructions Remove some of the faded flowers to encourage a second flowering and better foliage retention. Do not cut everything as this short-lived perennial ensures its longevity through its spontaneous sowing.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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