'Viva Polonia' Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Transform your trellis or railing with striking red flowers from Proven Winners.
- Easy to grow and disease resistant!
- Enjoy stunning pink clematis flowers without the work.
- Red blooms with touches of white create a beautiful floral display.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 6′ tall x 5′ wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 27,753
Common name: Clematis
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6' x 3-5'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, low flammability, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun ( 6 + hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average
Spacing: 3 to 5 feet
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary. If growth is slow or soil is nutrient deficient, fertilize in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is required.
Maintenance & pruning: Once established, prune hard in fall after flowering or in early spring. Cut the vines back to 6 to 12 inches from the ground to ensure a healthy flower production the next summer.
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.
I just received this a month ago, and it's already blooming. So pretty!!!
This beauty has exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait to see what it looks like next spring!
Planted shortly after arrival and although it had slow growth for a month or so, it’s growing rapidly now.
The plant arrived broken into three pieces as two heavy duty hinges were included in the shipment. Threw both the hinges and the plant away.
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The plant appears to have taken up home in our garden. Though it has only been a short time in the ground it appears to be doing well.
It’s not dead but it’s not growing or thriving. I have 3 others from a big box store thriving. Hopefully this one will catch up
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All of the plants that I ordered were in excellent condition when they arrived and are now doing very well in my garden. Would not hesitate to order from Great Garden Plants again.
I'm especially impressed with the way you pack your plants for shipment. What I receive is a good quality plant, healthy, and undamaged. You're my "go-to" place for plants that supply beauty and interest season after season.
Doing well so far
It’s growing very slowly with no signs of blooming.
Hello! Thank you for leaving a review. It's hard to say for certain why you're not seeing the growth that you'd like, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, and fertilizing - 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. Happy Gardening!
poort quality, tried to complain - nobody responded.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with your clematis. Unfortunately, we do not have an email from you. Please send us a photo of your plant to [email protected] and we'd be happy to assist you further. 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!
Planted promptly upon arrival but it is not looking very good. Hopefully it will make it through.
The clematis came on time and in good condition. It has put on new growth and seems to like it’s new home.
Plant not doing well has not grown
When is the best time to order, to plant them?
That depends on where you live! Spring and fall are generally the best time to plant. The rule of thumb is to plant after the threat of frost has passed in your area in spring or at least six weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area. You can learn more about frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/.
Can clematis be planted late summer
It's generally recommended to plant clematis, either in the spring or early fall. This timing allows the plants to establish roots before either the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Planting in late summer can be more challenging due to heat and potential drought stress. If you do plant clematis in late summer, make sure to provide extra attention to watering and consider providing some shade until temperatures cool down.
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Hi, yes will the clematis viva polonia grow up a porch post , roughly 5x5''in diameter.Or would it have to have a trellis to wind around and up?
Hello! Thank you for your question. Clematis do best with thinner structures to climb so the porch post might be too wide. However you could add hooks or something similar to help it climb. Below is a link to our blog on how to train climbing plants for more information.
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/transform-your-trellis-how-to-train-vines/
I’m looking for a clematis that blooms on old and new growth. Which type is Viva Polinia ?
'Viva Polonia' clematis will flower on both old and new growth.
Is it deer resistant?
It is moderately deer resistant. If there aren't a lot of deer in the area or other plants they prefer, they will probably leave this clematis alone. In areas with large numbers of deer or if they can't find anything else to eat, they'll probably snack on this plant.