Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple'

Jacob’s Ladder 'Bressingham Purple'

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2 litre pot

Foliage-first gardening? Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' delivers with deep bronze-purple leaves that shine in any season, topped in spring by graceful stems of violet-blue, bee-friendly flowers. It’s a long-lasting, low-fuss perennial that brings texture, colour, and wildlife to your garden—even long after the blooms have faded.

Ornamental foliage colour
Excellent in mixed or shaded borders
Low-maintenance perennial
Attracts bees and other pollinators

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Aspect

Partial shade
Hardiness

Fully hardy
Flowers

May, June
Soil type

Moist, fertile, humus-rich soil

Why we like this plant

If you love plants that look good before, during, and after flowering, Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' is a winner. Its rich, dark foliage is striking enough on its own—and when the soft violet blooms rise above in spring, the effect is simply enchanting. Easy-going and compact, it works beautifully in borders, wildlife gardens, or shady corners.

About this plant

Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple', also known as Jacob’s Ladder, is a clump-forming perennial with stunning purple-bronze foliage and delicate violet-blue flowers. The finely divided leaves form neat mounds that add texture to borders, while the upright stems of bell-like blooms appear in late spring to early summer. Its colourful foliage persists through the season, offering long-lasting interest even after flowering.
Key features
- Purple-bronze foliage
- Violet-blue bell-shaped flowers
- Compact and clump-forming
- Good for pollinators
- Long-lasting colour in borders

Eventual height and
spread
Height: 45–60cm | Spread: 30–45cm
Growth
habit
Low, mounded and clump-forming, with upright flowering stems
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position in
the Garden
Excellent for mixed borders, under shrubs, woodland-style planting or semi-shaded beds

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid letting soil dry out completely. Works well in groups or as underplanting for taller shrubs.

Care tips

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of blooms. Cut back hard after flowering to tidy foliage. Mulch annually and water in dry spells.

Winter care

Cut back after flowering and mulch in late autumn. In colder areas, a winter mulch will help protect the crown. Leaves may die back in winter and regrow in spring.