Polemonium b. ‘Heavanly Habit’ (10)ct Quarts

Description

Product Description

Polemonium boreale ‘Heavanly Habit’ Common name: Jacob’s Ladder. Zone 3 to 7. Full sun to part shade, evergreen in warmer climates. Plants reach 18 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide, compact, upright, clump-forming perennial. Growth rate: Moderate.

Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of airy elegance and fragrance to your garden. It is a hardy and adaptable perennial that thrives in a variety of conditions. Here is a closer look at what makes this Jacob’s Ladder cultivar stand out:

• Abundant Blue Flowers: ‘Heavenly Habit’ produces a profusion of delicate, violet-blue flowers with contrasting yellow halos and white centers. These charming blooms appear in loose clusters atop upright stems, creating a beautiful display from early to late summer.
• Glossy Green Foliage: The foliage consists of glossy, fern-like, green leaves that form a low, bushy mound. The leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the flowers and add texture to the garden even when not in bloom.
• Compact Habit: This cultivar maintains a compact and well-branched habit, typically growing 12-20 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide. This makes it suitable for smaller gardens, borders, and rock gardens.
• Fragrant Blooms: The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance that adds a delightful sensory element to the garden.
• Adaptable: ‘Heavenly Habit’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
• Pollinator-Friendly: The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden.

Growing Tips:

• Light: Plant in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
• Water: Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods, to keep the soil evenly moist.
• Hardiness: ‘Heavenly Habit’ is hardy in USDA zones 3-7, tolerating cold winters and moderate summers.
• Maintenance: This cultivar is relatively low-maintenance. Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. You can also cut back the foliage and flowers after the first bloom flush to promote healthy growth and a quick rebloom.

Design Ideas:

• Rock Gardens: The compact size and airy texture of ‘Heavenly Habit’ make it a perfect fit for rock gardens, where it can spill over rocks and crevices.
• Borders: Use it as an edging plant or in the front to middle of borders to add early-season color and fragrance.
• Containers: Its manageable size makes it suitable for container gardening, adding a touch of charm to patios and decks.
• Meadow Gardens: Combine with other native wildflowers and grasses for a naturalized look.
• Cut Flowers: The delicate blooms can be used in cut flower arrangements.

Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).

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