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Polemonium Bressingham Purple

Polemonium Bressingham Purple
Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian

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Among the 12 young plants that I ordered, only 1 was more or less okay. The rest were completely broken, only the stem survived...

Vadim G., 29/05/2018

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Perennial offering a magnificent flowering of linen blue with a white and deep violet centre, blooming above bronze foliage in spring, then dark green.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple', also known as Greek Valerian, is a perennial that offers a beautiful flowering of linen blue with a white and deep violet centre, blooming above bronze foliage in spring, then turning dark green.

 

The Greek Valerian 'Bressingham Purple' is an upright perennial, reaching 50cm (20in) in height and 30cm (12in) in spread. Its leaves emerge bronze in colour and turn dark green, divided into 8 to 14 lanceolate and slightly hairy leaflets. During the months of June to July, a melliferous flowering in the form of linen blue star-shaped flowers with a white and deep violet centre will appear for your utmost pleasure.

 

Very hardy (-30°C (-22°F)) and easy to grow, it is not demanding. It will thrive in any type of soil, from slightly alkaline to slightly acidic, rich, humus-bearing, moist, well-drained, and damp.

 

Plant it in a mixed border or in a massif in association with anemones, pasque flowers, or wings. This variety prefers sunny to semi-shady exposures.

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Polemonium Bressingham Purple (Flowering) Flowering
Polemonium Bressingham Purple (Foliage) Foliage
Polemonium Bressingham Purple (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour bronze

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Polemonium

Cultivar

Bressingham Purple

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian

Origin

North America

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Planting and care

Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' is easy to grow. It should be planted in a moist but well-drained soil. To prevent excessive spreading of the plant, make sure to remove faded flowers to avoid seed propagation, in order to achieve a second flowering and better foliage retention.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 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, Well-drained, rich in humus

Care

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