Creeping Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans), proposed by Akène
🌿 A delicate and refined spring perennial 🌿
The creeping polemonium , also called Jacob's Ladder, is an elegant and discreet perennial plant that brightens up damp meadows, undergrowth and banks from spring. Its graceful pinnate leaves , similar to the rungs of a ladder, form fine and airy foliage. From May to June , it is adorned with clusters of small bell-shaped flowers, pale blue to purple , sometimes white, which bring a poetic and soothing touch to the garden.
💡 Ideal for naturalistic gardens , this perennial adapts to rich, well-drained soils , and tolerates both full sun and partial or complete shade .
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : May to June
📏 Height : 25 cm
🌱 Spacing : 40 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun, partial shade, shade
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Loamy, rich
💧 Soil moisture content : Medium to moist
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 50
Sowing and cultivation
🌱 Cold stratification required : Mix the seeds with 3 volumes of vermiculite, sand or moist potting soil , then place them in an airtight bag in the refrigerator for 60 days .
📏 Sowing : Sow 3 mm deep in moist, well-drained potting soil.
⏳ Germination : 15 to 30 days after stratification, at moderate temperature.
🌿 Transplanting : When the plants reach 5 cm in height , transplant them into the ground.
🍂 Sowing in autumn : Possible directly in the garden for natural stratification outdoors.
Ecological roles and utilities
🐝 A haven for spring pollinators : Its nectar-rich flowers feed bees and butterflies , providing a valuable food source early in the season.
🌿 A key element of undergrowth and wetland gardens : It stabilizes soils and promotes biodiversity , while adding a refined floral touch.
💧 Perfect for shady areas and waterways : Its preference for moist soils makes it an excellent choice for enriching cool, natural areas of the garden .
Why grow creeping polemonium?
🌸 A delicate and airy spring bloom
🐝 A real pollinator magnet at the start of the season
🌿 Ideal for forest gardens and wetlands
☀️ Adapts from full sun to deep shade
Add a subtle and ecological touch to your garden with this elegant and honey-producing perennial!
