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Szczepan Marczynski
Poland

FUNYELLA™

Clematis

'Golden Dream'

PP#33,363; CBRAF

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Close up of yellow bell-shaped Funyella Clematis flowers

Close up of a yellow bell-shaped bloom of Funyella Clematis

Close up of the yellow flowers of Funyella Clematis

Unique flowers
Long blooming
Easy to grow

Description: Delightfully different! Funyella clematis is a unique new selection from Szczepan Marczyński of Poland. Cheery golden flowers with elegant double petals nod from the stems in spring through midsummer, giving off a refreshing light grapefruit scent. An excellent choice for incorporating into flower and perennial gardens, as well as covering fences, railings, and of course, mailbox posts. Blooms on old wood and does not require pruning.

Awards: Press award, Bronze Medal, Plant Novelties 2020
USDA Zone: 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-4'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring through mid-summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

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

Pruning

Does not need pruning; if you wish to prune, do so after spring bloom.

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.