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Szczepan Marczynski
Poland

BROTHER STEFAN®

Clematis

Clematis sp.

'Stefan Franczak'

PP#27,664; CBRAF

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Brilliant blue Brother Stefan Clematis blooms Blue flowering Brother Stefan Clematis growing on greenhouse trellis Close up of large blue Brother Stefan Clematis bloom Brother Stefan Clematis covering trellis Close up of two blue Brother Stefan Clematis blooms Close up of blue Brother Stefan Clematis bloom Brother Stefan Clematis growing on tree
  • Award winner
  • Disease resistant
  • Long blooming
Description

Blue as blue can be! Brother Stefan® clematis is another standout variety from Szczepan Marczynski, this one named in honor of legendary clematis breeder Brother Stefan Franczak. Large blue flowers are borne profusely on both old and new wood, ensuring a stunning display all summer long. Refined habit makes this vine ideal for covering low fences, trellises, and arbors.

Awards
Gold Medal, Green is Life
USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 7'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

The right soil is key to success with clematis. It must be cool, and well-drained but moist.

Pruning

Prune back to 3' tall each spring.

Uses

Trellises; mixed borders; perennial beds; vertical gardens; containers.

Growing Tips

"Feet in the shade, head in the sun" - that's the old adage for success with clematis. This vine will thrive if mulch, a rock, or neighboring plants are positioned to keep the roots and base of the plant in cool, shaded conditions, while the leafy vines themselves bask in the sun. Provide a sturdy structure for vines to climb on at planting time.

  • Spec Sheet: Brother Stefan® Clematis
  • Grower Sheet: Brother Stefan® Clematis
  • Tag: Brother Stefan® Clematis
  • Benchcard: Brother Stefan® Clematis

    • Features: Award winner, Reblooming, Vine, Alkaline soil, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Award winner, Reblooming, Vine, Alkaline soil, Disease resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage