Overview
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' is a perennial in the genus Polemonium, part of the Polemoniaceae family. Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.
About
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' is a perennial cultivar of the genus Polemonium, commonly known as Jacob's ladders. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. To maintain its shape and encourage further blooming, deadhead spent flowers and cut back after flowering.
About the genus
Polemonium, commonly called Jacob's ladders or Jacob's-ladders, is a genus of between 25 and 40 species of flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae, native to cool temperate to arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. One species, Polemonium micranthum, also occurs in the southern Andes in South America. Many of the species grow at high altitudes, in mountainous areas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polemonium
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, rock gardens, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
- Propagation
- division,seed
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; avoid waterlogging.
Where is the best place to plant Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve'?
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' need?
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
Is Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' hardy in the UK?
Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve'?
Division,seed.
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