{"product_id":"col-3l-pol-tou-grax1","title":"1 Polemonium Touch of Class Jacobs Ladder Plant, Hardy Variegated Cottage Garden Perennial, 3L Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolemonium 'Touch of Class' – Hardy Variegated Jacob's Ladder Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolemonium 'Touch of Class' is a striking variegated form of the classic Jacob's Ladder, prized for its beautifully edged foliage and delicate clusters of soft lavender-blue flowers. The green leaves are elegantly margined with creamy-white, providing ornamental interest even when not in bloom. A compact, clump-forming perennial, it brings gentle colour and texture to cottage garden borders, woodland edges and containers throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial is easy to grow and well suited to partially shaded spots in the garden where its variegated foliage truly shines. It pairs beautifully with hostas, heucheras and other shade-loving companions. The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 3L pot, ready for planting out into the garden or a decorative container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Polemonium 'Touch of Class' plant in a 3L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob's Ladder, Touch of Class Polemonium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm x 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage Garden Borders, Woodland Edges, Shaded Beds, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Lavender-Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Green Leaves with Creamy-White Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a partially shaded position for the best foliage colour; full sun is tolerated if the soil remains consistently moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare the planting hole with well-rotted compost or organic matter to improve moisture retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, especially during the first growing season while the plant establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance and potential secondary flush of blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDivide established clumps every few years in autumn or early spring to maintain vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the variegated 'Touch of Class' variety, distinguished by its attractive cream-edged foliage. Please note that plant size and appearance may vary depending on the time of year and stage of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213014765788,"sku":"COL-3L-POL-TOU-GRAX1","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_c273159b-6252-44a1-ad32-dbe021fc2402.png?v=1777417671","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-pol-tou-grax1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}