Clematis - Clematis Westerplatte (Early Large-flowered Group)

Clematis Westerplatte is a large-flowered clematis variety in a combination of magenta and deep red, which brings a touch of brightness and elegance to any garden. Its flowers with velvety petals often have a central stripe of darker red, creating a superb contrast and attracting attention. The flowers reach a size of 12-14 cm.

Classification: Early Large-flowered Group

Cultivation recommendations:

Large-flowered clematis prefer good quality soil with high nutrient levels and good moisture, but well-drained - they do not tolerate boggy soils where water stagnates. It is recommended that when planting, you improve the soil with manure or compost, as much as possible. In the case of cultivation in drier soils, which tend to dry out quickly, cover the base with a layer of shredded tree bark (or other type of mulch) to maintain soil moisture.

Clematis generally prefer a growing space with good sun exposure.

If your clematis blooms in May-June (late spring), cut off the dead flower heads after they have finished to encourage a secondary bloom in late summer or fall.

Be prepared to wait a few years for your clematis to reach its best shape.

First year = roots, second year = shoots and branching, third year = consistent and proper flowering.

In the cold season, the plants appear as leafless sticks that appear dry - this is perfectly normal and the plants are as viable as possible.