Polemonium Heaven Scent (Jacob's Ladder)
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Description
Polemonium 'Heaven Scent', or Jacob's Ladder, is a lovely perennial known for its graceful appearance and sweet fragrance. It grows in a compact, clump shape with dark green, fern-like leaves that have a slight purple tint, adding an extra layer of beauty. The delicate flowers bloom in late spring to early summer.
The violet-purple, bell-shaped flowers are not only pretty but also release a soft, sweet scent that enhances your garden experience. These flowers grow in loose clusters above the foliage, creating an elegant display that lasts for weeks. They also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making this plant a great choice for gardens that welcome wildlife.
This plant grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for woodland areas or shaded garden borders. Its easy care and compact size make it perfect for smaller spaces or mixed plantings. With its lovely look and fragrance, Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' is a wonderful choice for creating a peaceful and inviting garden.
- Scientific Name: Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'
- Common Name: Jacob's Ladder 'Heaven Scent'
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial with a compact, bushy form
- Foliage:
- Fern-like, dark green leaves tinged with purple
- Provides an elegant backdrop for the flowers
- Flower Features:
- Violet-purple, bell-shaped flowers in loose, airy clusters
- Lightly scented, adding a fragrant touch to the garden
- Blooms in late spring and early summer, lasting for several weeks
- Height: Typically grows to 45–60 cm
- Spread: Forms clumps 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, and mixed beds
- Perfect for creating a calming, fragrant display in small or larger garden spaces
- Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance; trim back spent flowers to encourage fresh growth
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
- Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Companion Planting: Pairs well with other shade-loving plants such as 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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