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Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Jacobs ladder Stairway to Heaven is an attractive perennial. It has ferny leaves, each mid green leaf is edged in white and pink during the spring beneath stems bearing clusters of blue/white flowers. It is ideal for edging. Cut back after flowering to enable a second flush of blooms. Flowers April - May.
In days gone by was used in herbal medicine for its astringent and expectorant qualities; an infusion of the root being considered useful in coughs, colds, and bronchial and lung complaints, producing copious perspiration.
Our Jacobs Ladder 'Stairway to heaven' potted herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven') Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Partial shade |
Soil Type | Moist well drained soil |
Flower Colour | White |
Height | 40cm |
Spread | 45cm |
Latin Name | Polemonium reptans 'Jacob's Ladder' |
Hardiness | RHS rating H4 - Hardy average winter |
Culinary | None |
Scented | None |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | Herbal medicine |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
Special Features | Attractive Foliage |
Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |
As good as it sounds
Plant arrived healthy and in good condition. It was well packed and protected. However I was surprised to find it pot bound. Thankfully, having prised the roots apart and potted it on it is growing away well.