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Polemonium pulcherrimum Golden Feathers

Scientific Name : Polemonium pulcherrimum

Common Name : Jacob's Ladder

Hardiness Zone : 5b - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -15°F (-26°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Shade Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 10 - 13" (25 - 33cm)

Height : 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure : Shade

General Information : Add some showstopping color to your shade garden with this exciting golden variegated Polemonium. Bluish-purple flowers are a bonus in the late Spring to Summer months.

Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun to partial shade North, part sun to shade South in well-drained, fertile soil.

Grower Information : Golden variegated foliage brings innovation to the shade.

This unique Polemonium stands out against the competition, providing growers with more options for the shade and increased sell-through at retail.
Produces bluish-purple flowers from late Spring to Summer.
Great accent plant in rock gardens, landscapes and small containers.

'Golden Feathers'

Protection Information : PP35,067

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  68-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  None
  
  Mist:
  
  Low mist or tenting
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Balanced fertilizer 50-75 ppm once rooted to the bottom
  
  Pinching:
  
  None
  
  Transplanting:
  
  7-8 weeks after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  This is a tissue culture raised item. Please see our detailed tissue culture propagation guide at darwinperennials.com.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  1,500 to 2,500
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Yes
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 125 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  None
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  6-8 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  April to June

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