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Ladder to Heaven (Polemonium)

If you want a garden that's buzzing and humming with butterflies, Jacob's ladder, also known as Jacob's ladder, is a must-have in your perennial border. This hardy perennial belongs to the genus of sedgeworts. It thrives particularly well in cottage gardens, along pond edges, and in natural gardens.

Die Blüten der blauen Jakobsleiter in Nahaufnahme.
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Growth form

The upright, herbaceous, clump-forming ladder reaches a height of up to 90 cm. It has lanceolate, feathery leaves (up to 40 cm) that become increasingly smaller toward the flower tip.

blossom

The perennial's flowering period is limited to the period from late May to July. The pale blue flowers (approx. 1–2.5 cm) with their striking yellow stamens are arranged in panicles. Through breeding and hybridization of the ladder to heaven, white and pink varieties are now also available.

Location requirements

Ladders to Heaven prefer nutrient-rich, not too dry, and well-drained soil in sunny to partially shaded locations. Four to six plants are needed per square meter.

Field delphinium - Delphinium consolida 'QIS Light Blue'
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Garden scabiosa - Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Oxford Blue'
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Jacob's Ladder - Polemonium caeruleum
€3,50
Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus 'Classic Fantastic'
€3,50

Care

Ladders of Heaven are relatively short-lived, but they self-seed prolifically, leaving their mark on the garden. Early pruning prevents uncontrolled seeding and encourages rebloom. Otherwise, Ladders of Heaven are relatively undemanding in terms of care. Dividing the plant (approximately every 2-3 years) increases its resilience.

Other species and recommended varieties

'Snow and Sapphires': This variety has blue flowers and white-edged, decorative leaves.

'Lambrook Mauve': It grows to approximately 50 cm tall and is prolific flowering. It has 2 cm large, lilac flowers and bronze-green leaves.

'Pink Beauty': This variety grows only 30 cm tall and has pale purple to pink flowers.

'Purple Rain': This variety is distinguished by its purple leaves. It grows to approximately 70 cm tall and has blue-violet flowers.

TEXT: Swantje Holtmann

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