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Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’


Arctic Jacob’s Ladder

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.427.020


This selection of Jacob’s Ladder is a terrific choice for edging in the border, or using in rock gardens or containers. It forms a low, bushy mound of ferny green leaves, bearing loads of violet-blue, starry flowers, each with a white eye. Blooms appear over a long season. Clip back by half in midsummer to rejuvenate, if necessary. Clumps may be easily divided in early fall or spring. Prefers an evenly moist soil and partial shade, particularly in warm summer regions. Extensive misnaming and renaming of Polemonium boreale has created much confusion. ‘Heavenly Blue’ was given its name by Jelitto Seeds in 1999 after being selected out of a test field of Polemonium boreale. It was selected and named due to its more compact and homogeneous growth habit. A partial list of other variety names incorrectly attributed to P. boreale include: ‘Bambino Blue', ‘Blue Whirl', ‘Azuro', ‘Blue Swirls', and ‘Blue Pearl'. Plants sold under any of these names are nothing more than the species Polemonium boreale, which can be short lived and seedy. If that is not confusing enough, Polemonium boreale, the species, has often been sold incorrectly labeled as other species, including P. pulcherrimum, P. confertum, P. caeruleum, P. reptans. In short, be careful to obtain your Polemonium from reputable sources!

Further details for
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’


Arctic Jacob’s Ladder

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.427.020


This selection of Jacob’s Ladder is a terrific choice for edging in the border, or using in rock gardens or containers. It forms a low, bushy mound of ferny green leaves, bearing loads of violet-blue, starry flowers, each with a white eye. Blooms appear over a long season. Clip back by half in midsummer to rejuvenate, if necessary. Clumps may be easily divided in early fall or spring. Prefers an evenly moist soil and partial shade, particularly in warm summer regions. Extensive misnaming and renaming of Polemonium boreale has created much confusion. ‘Heavenly Blue’ was given its name by Jelitto Seeds in 1999 after being selected out of a test field of Polemonium boreale. It was selected and named due to its more compact and homogeneous growth habit. A partial list of other variety names incorrectly attributed to P. boreale include: ‘Bambino Blue', ‘Blue Whirl', ‘Azuro', ‘Blue Swirls', and ‘Blue Pearl'. Plants sold under any of these names are nothing more than the species Polemonium boreale, which can be short lived and seedy. If that is not confusing enough, Polemonium boreale, the species, has often been sold incorrectly labeled as other species, including P. pulcherrimum, P. confertum, P. caeruleum, P. reptans. In short, be careful to obtain your Polemonium from reputable sources!

Further details for
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium