Clematis, Viticella Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis 'Polish Spirit'
Clematis
Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Polish Spirit |
Hybridized | by Franczak |
Registered or introduced: | 1984 |
Synonym: | Clematis viticella |
Group:
Viticella
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color:
Medium Purple
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Single
Flat
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Other details:
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pruning Groups:
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Anchorage, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Capistrano Beach, California
Fairfield, California
Moreno Valley, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Brighton, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Gainesville, Florida
Mt Zion, Illinois
Palmyra, Illinois
Plainfield, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Spring Grove, Illinois
Anderson, Indiana
Salvisa, Kentucky
Taylorsville, Kentucky
, Manitoba
Ellicott City, Maryland
Pikesville, Maryland
Stephenson, Michigan
Trenton, Michigan
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salem, New Hampshire
Denville, New Jersey
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Alexander, New York
Carmel, New York
Elmira, New York
Fredonia, New York
Rochester, New York
Mansfield, Ohio
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Fairview, Oregon
Grants Pass, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas(2 reports)
Roanoke, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
South Hill, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
Washougal, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Jun 24, 2018, pinballer3 from Brighton, CO (Zone 5a) wrote: Heavy bloomer in deep purple and magenta shades pairs well with lightly-colored complementary vines such as Betty Corning clematis. |
Positive | On May 6, 2016, baritone from Alliston Ontario, Bought this Clematis from Peter Keeping of Peterborough last spring planted on a post of our Grand Allee and it was still blooming when we left for Florida end of November......It came back like gangbusters this Spring.......we are in zone 4/5. |
Neutral | On Mar 7, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: Prolific bloomer, somewhat resistant to clematis wilt, like the other viticella hybrids. |
Negative | On Aug 8, 2014, plantgnome1 from nowhere land, NY (Zone 6b) wrote: I have had this for 5 years and all it does is get foliage, not 1 flower yet. Ripped it out to make room for something else.It is the only clematis I had (out of 6 other types) that never flowered. Very disappointing. |
Positive | On Nov 26, 2011, bariolio from Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I have this gorgeous bloomer planted beneath my eave facing north, so does not get direct sun. It survived our extremely hot summer here in Houston. Now I'll see how it does over the winter. With a nice Spring pruning, I hope to get even more blooms in 2012! Absolutely incredible deep purple color. |
Positive | On Jul 28, 2009, Eldine from Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) wrote: This has done well in my zone for several years. I have it growing up a pole covered in chicken wire and it blooms profusely and the flowers are long lasting. I cut it back almost to the ground in early April. I love the beautiful deep purple color. |
Positive | On Jan 26, 2009, toofewanimals from Trenton, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: Just a wonderful easy care plant and bloomer. I have this plant in full sun. It bloomed its first year, the second year it had an incredible bloom and has continued every year since then. We are in zone 5/6. |
Neutral | On Sep 23, 2006, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Received The Royal Horticultural Society, Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1993. |
Positive | On Jun 5, 2006, jwlaytham from Arlington, VA wrote: I planted this 2 years ago in the middle of bushes (hydrandeas & mock orange) and in the shade of an oak, so it gets a lot of shade. So far, so good. It started blooming here in Northern Virginia at the end of May. The flowers are a rich shade of deep purple. |
Positive | On Nov 15, 2005, Sarahskeeper from Brockton, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: I love this Clematis. I was given one many years ago and have started many cuttings from it. |
Positive | On Dec 12, 2004, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote: This selection was raised by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland and introduced in 1989 by Raymond Evison. Very dense and floriferous with intense purple-blue flowers. Excellent foliage and retains lower leaves (many viticella have a tendency to loose the lower leaves later in the season). |
Positive | On Aug 16, 2004, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: I was given a small plant last year, and it not only survived the winter, but it has begun blooming. It seems to be a viable perennial here in my zone 3 climate. |