Pink Mink® Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Striking pink-on-pink clematis is ideal for covering large areas
- Easy to grow and disease resistant.
- Large blooms with a pinch of extra pink in the center of the petals.
- Tough and disease resistant.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 10' tall x 8' wide at maturity.
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Patent #: PP#24374
Common name: Clematis
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height x width: 9-10' tall x 6-8' wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part shade. The old saying for clematis is, "Feet in the shade, head in the sun," so its best if the vines get plenty of sunshine but the roots stay cool and shaded, either with neighboring plants or mulch.
Water: Average
Spacing: Because they are vines, spacing is not as crucial for clematis as for other woody plants. 2-3' apart should be fine in most situations.
Fertilizing: fFertilizer is not necessary, but you can apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Aside from a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch over the roots, no special winter care is required. Plants should be left standing over winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Prune this clematis to about 18-24" in early spring, just as the new growth begins to emerge, making your cuts above where a big, healthy bud can be seen. This may seem extreme, but creates a lush display of flowers from stem to tip. As the plant becomes more mature, it will create more and more growth to recover from the yearly prune, giving you the coverage you desire.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The plants arrived after an apparent roller coaster ride of shipping. That would be somewhat ok except the plants themselves were so small and so underdeveloped that I couldn’t believe I paid over twenty dollars each for three of them. They look like “seconds”. Needless to say, they did not survive. I was given a credit, but told I would not receive credits in the future and advised that I should shop at a local garden center instead…
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I have ordered clematis from here before and I am certain that they gave me much smaller plants this time just so they could fit all 4 in one small box. The ones I got last time were 2-3 times the length for the same quart size, and that was much earlier in spring. This was not worth how much I spent, from the same price tag they have so much more growth in nurseries right now. Lesson learned, don’t order more than 1 or 2 plants online.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
One Via Paloma and one other one has died.
Can I get a replacement!
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you've had trouble with your new plants. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Well packaged
I bought smaller sized plants but both are doing well and now about 7 inches high and growing into the trellises where I planted them. I think I will have to wait until next growing season to see flowers and judge how beautiful they are, but I am patient and can wait. The garden is my place of mystery and wonder
Cute little plants
Everything thing I have order from you have been great , from fall and this spring and in the ground doing good ,
It's so beautiful and fresh and healthy. Well packaged ! Shipped very quickly ! Excellent transaction with seller, whom I highly recommend.
Thank you!
I can not comment yet on the Clematis. We will see come spring but I can comment on everything else concerning Great Gardening Plants. The condition of plants upon arrival, the packaging, the price and most of all the extended Autumn Guarantee that come spring, my fall purchased plants are covered if they don’t make it through winter. 👍 I like that👍👍👍👍👍
I recently received 7 plants and they came so healthy and nicely packaged. Back in June I bought a clematis from a third party- Caribbean- from Amazon and it was a 2 inch tall dead plant! Tried calling and emailing the company with no luck. Went back to Amazon and they refunded me. I told them not to use that company anymore. I’m in the market for more clematis but I see you don’t carry very many. Is that just a spring plant? Sharon Champine
Omg! This clematis came and it looks amazing! The plant is healthy and a nice size too. Thank You Great Garden Plants!! I am very pleased with my purchase and will definitely be back for more! 😉 ❤️
Couldn't have been happier to receive such a nice looking plant through the mail! She's in the ground and growing, can't wait to see it bloom. Thank you
Excellent service and plants!!
I spent a significant (to me) amount of money on plants from Great Garden Plants. They arrived safely - no problem there.
What was disappointing to me with my entire order was the small size of each plant. I purchased the same plant, a clematis, at a local greenhouse for less money and it was three times the size of the plant I received from Great Garden Plants.
I'll not be ordering again.
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. It's hard to say for certain, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, fertilizing, and not least of all, the type of plant you purchased - all come into play. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, most perennials and shrubs should grow anywhere from several inches to several feet (in the case of arborvitae like Full Speed A Hedge and Green Giant) a year once they are established.
Doing well so far
I've had my plants in the ground now for about 6 weeks and they are thriving. Plants came in perfect condition wonderful packaging and I'm just waiting for next spring to see the results. I'm very impressed with great garden plants. I will definetely buy more in the spring.
I really wont have an answer until it winters over and comes back in the spring, but plants look solit & healthy, I am expecting great things
Arrived in fine shape. Both are in the ground. Both are in fine shape.
Have two white trellises that are always in solid shade. I would like both to be ever green with one pink and one blue or purple in color. Is that realistic?
Unfortunately, clematis are not evergreen and need at least 4 hours of sun a day. Below is a link to our vines that do well in shade:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/vines-climbers?pf_t_light=light%3Ashade
Is this clematis a type 1 or type 2 pruning? I'm looking for type 1 that is old growth for 6a region
Hello, thank you for reaching out to us! Unfortunately, we don't have any true type 1 clematis. Instead, we offer clematis that bloom on both new and old wood.
I am in growing zone 6B, I am considering planting a pink mink clematis, sweet summer love clematis this fall, is that ok or should I wait until spring. I guess my question is what season is the best to plant these 2 types of clematis vines?
Both Spring and Fall are great times to plant! In Fall, you will want to make sure to plant at least 6-8 weeks before frost in your area. In Spring, you can plant after the threat of frost has passed, but preferably before it reaches about 85 degrees or higher consecutively.
Does clematis plant come back every year?
Provided it is planted within its hardiness zones - USDA zones 4-10 - it will come back each year.