Polemonium Brise d’Anjou

Elegant and refined, this clump-forming perennial brings soft colour and texture to the garden. Finely divided foliage creates a neat mound, topped in spring and early summer with airy sprays of lavender-blue flowers held above the leaves. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and part shade positions, it thrives in cool conditions and moist, well-drained soils, adding gentle movement and a calming palette to mixed plantings.

Botanical NamePolemonium caeruleum
Common NameJacobs Ladder – Brise d’Anjou
Key FeaturesVariegated foliage, lavender-blue flowers, spring interest, compact habit, part shade tolerant, cool climate performer
SizeFoliage growing to 30-45cm high x 45-60cm wide, with flower stems up to 40cm tall.
PositionPart to full shade with well drained soil.
Description
Cultural NotesKeep moist in warmer weather and mulch. Protect from snails & slugs. Frost hardy, dormant over winter.
Landscape IdeasIdeal ground cover in shady positions or planted under trees, shady rockeries, container gardens and perennial gardens.
Water RequirementsMedium
  • Full to Part Shade
  • Frost Tolerant