Polemonium Golden Feathers (Jacob's Ladder)
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Description
Polemonium 'Golden Feathers', or Jacob's Ladder, is a beautiful perennial known for its bright, variegated leaves and clusters of soft lilac-mauve flowers. It grows in a compact, bushy shape, reaching about 50 cm tall. Its dark green leaves have golden-yellow edges, creating a striking look that adds interest even when the plant isn’t flowering.
In spring and early summer, it blooms with bell-shaped flowers that rise above the foliage, adding a delicate pop of color. These flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for gardens that support wildlife. With its unique leaves and lovely blooms, this plant works well in various garden styles, such as cottage gardens, woodland borders, or mixed beds.
'Golden Feathers' is appreciated for being easy to grow and adaptable. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for shaded or woodland areas. This hardy plant brings texture and color to the garden, remaining a standout feature throughout the growing season.
- Scientific Name: Polemonium 'Golden Feathers'
- Common Name: Jacob's Ladder 'Golden Feathers'
- Growth Habit: Bushy, clump-forming perennial with a compact form
- Foliage:
- Pinnate leaves with dark green leaflets edged in golden yellow
- Variegated foliage provides year-round visual interest, even when not flowering
- Flower Features:
- Clusters of delicate, bell-shaped lilac-mauve flowers
- Blooms rise above the foliage in spring and early summer, creating a soft, colourful display
- Height: Typically reaches up to 50 cm
- Spread: Forms a clump approximately 30–45 cm wide
- Sunlight Requirements: Prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates
- Soil Preference: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils
- Garden Use:
- Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or mixed beds
- Works well in cottage gardens and as ground cover under taller plants
- Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance; trim back spent flowers to encourage new growth
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
- Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Companion Planting: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like Hostas and Astilbes
- Supplied As: Bare Roots
- Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
- We ship from: Holland
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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