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‘Viva Polonia’

Clematis

Clematis

'Viva Polonia'

PP#27,753; CBR#5790

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  • Disease resistant
  • Long blooming
  • Vigorous
Description

A clematis with true star power.

Named because it shares the colors of the Polish flag, 'Viva Polonia' is a cheerful, easy growing, large flowered clematis. Red flowers are accented with a white star. Flowers abundantly in early summer on old wood, and blooms continue to appear through the season on new wood. Developed by noted Polish breeder Szczepan Marczynski.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
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

Prune back to 3' tall in early spring.

Uses

Perennial beds; Mixed borders; Trellises; 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.

  • Grower Sheet: ‘Viva Polonia’ Clematis grower sheet
  • Benchcard: ‘Viva Polonia’ Clematis benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: ‘Viva Polonia’ Clematis spec sheet
  • Tag: ‘Viva Polonia’ Clematis
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 6 2022

    • Features: Disease resistant, Alkaline soil, Vine

    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, Red flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Disease resistant, Alkaline soil, Vine

    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, Red flowers, Green foliage