Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft lavender-blue and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Polemonium '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.
This 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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Garden Borders, Woodland Edges, Shaded Beds, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.