Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Polemonium 'Northern Lights'

Synonym(s): Polemonium caeruleum 'Humile' Common Name: 'Jacob's ladder'

Low clumps of dissected leaves bear upright stems of scented, clear blue flowers with yellow stamens, Apr-Jul. H30cm S30cm

Care Instructions

Best in moisture retentive but well-drained soil with a little shade but it is also tolerant of full sun if soil is reliably moist. The plant is sterile so does not seed around.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for fragrance
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for pollinators
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Blue flowers
  • Good for spring
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
Plant No: 2593

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871