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I brought two of these plants home from a reputable nursery. They were both doing great for at least a month. One of them lost one of the two vines it had to wilt. I thought maybe be it was transplant shock. Then the other plant altogether wilted and died. I don’t know what I did wrong. I just don’t get it. This is the second time in 20 years this has happened. I fail miserably at clematis plants. I have lots of plants I grow well.
'Viva Polonia' Clematis sp.
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 4' - 6'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 1.2m - 1.8m
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
48 - 72 Inches36 - 60 Inches24 - 36 Inches1.2m - 1.8m91cm - 1.5m61cm - 91cmFeatures
Star power for your garden and landscape!
'Viva Polonia' is a new, easy-to-grow clematis with large red flowers, each graced with a white star in the center. This long-blooming plant starts its display in early summer, and continues to produce new wood blooms through mid-summer. It's perfect for covering trellises, railings, posts, arbors, pergolas, fences - anything that needs beautifying.
Top reasons to grow 'Viva Polonia' clematis:
- Easy care - just cut back to about 18"/45 cm each spring, when the new growth begins to emerge on the stems.
- Deep pink-red blooms have a showy white star in their center.
- Versatile vine adds color to vertical structures.
Long BloomingDeadheading Not NecessaryVine:VineCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:ClimbingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9aWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:"Feet in the shade, head in the sun" - that's the old saying to remember for success with clematis. Plant this vine where the leaves get plenty of sunshine while the roots enjoy cool shade. Mulch is one way to do this; you can also plant a clematis where the roots are shaded by a low-growing, evergreen shrub.
'Viva Polonia' clematis blooms on both old wood and new wood. To get the best performance and best appearance, cut it back to about 3' (.9 m) each early spring.
Fun Facts:Developed by Polish breeder Szczepan Marczynski, 'Viva Polonia' gets its name because it shares the colors of the flag of Poland.
'Viva Polonia' Clematis sp. USPP 27,753, Can 5,790 -
10 Reviews
58431211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Shauna Peters, Oregon, United States, 3 years ago
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Beautiful flowers with multiple blooms after the first year of planting! I wish I could attach a picture.
NJ, 3 years ago -
I ordered three plants from Proven Winners in my order. The clematis arrived seemingly the smallest and weakest of the group. It immediately started showing symptoms of clematis wilt and, over a month later and planted... it still does. It has barely grown and I have to remove black tipped leaves every single day. I do not think it is fungus in my yard... I have two other clematis plants purchased from another seller, and planted at the same time, doing just fine with no signs of wilt. I am very disappointed.
Emily Reely, Maryland, United States, 4 years ago -
I bought it with a lot of buds and the bloom are stunning!
Xuemei Ye, Canada, 6 years ago -
I bought it with a lot of buds and the bloom are stunning!
Xuemei Ye, Canada, 6 years ago -
I bought it with a lot of buds and the bloom are stunning!
Xuemei Ye, Quebec, Canada, 6 years ago
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