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Szczepan Marczynski
Poland

FUNYELLA®

Clematis

Clematis

'Golden Dream'

PP#33,363; CBRAF

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Close up of yellow bell-shaped Funyella Clematis flowers "} Funyella Clematis growing up a trellis 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

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.

Features: Alkaline soil, Award winner, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Reblooming

Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

Features: Alkaline soil, Award winner, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Reblooming

Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Green foliage