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Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ is a wonderful cultivar, prized for its distinctive foliage and charming flowers. Belonging to the family Polemoniaceae and commonly known as Jacob’s Ladder, the leaves are variegated with a striking combination of green and creamy white, forming a unique ladder-like pattern along the stems. In the spring, ‘Touch of Class’ produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that range in colour from soft blue to lavender. These delicate blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, further enhancing your garden. Happiest in a shady position and preferring to be planted into moist, well-drained soil, it is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established, and will reach a height and spread of around 50cm. With its ornamental foliage and charming flowers, Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ adds a touch of refinement and natural beauty to garden landscapes, making it a favourite among gardeners looking for shade-loving, varieg
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jabob’s Ladder |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
