About
A perennial forming a spreading clump of pinnate leaves, with upright stems to 40cm bearing loose clusters of bowl-shaped, pink flowers shading to apricot-yellow in the centre.
About the genus
Polemonium can be annuals or herbaceous perennials or upright or spreading habit, with pinnate leaves and usually clustered, tubular, bell, or funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationBest in moisture retentive but well-drained soil with a little shade. Tolerant of full sun if soil is reliably moist
PruningDeadhead faded flowerheads regularly
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceCut be prone to powdery mildew in dry conditions