Dark purple fern-like leaves show off the light violet-blue flowers in June/July. Prominent bright yellow anthers further add to its delightful charm. A Blooms Introduction. This delightful and colourful perennial is ideal for edging a partially shaded border, or for growing beside a woodland path.
How to care for Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum Bressingham Purple ('Polbress'):
Cut the plant back straightaway after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers. In autumn cut the faded flowerheads down to the ground and compost the dead stems.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.