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This variety needs major pruning. Named after a Polish folk dance.

This clematis is known to have problems with powdery mildew.

There are actually four different clematis named Rosea: Atragene, Integrifolia, Viorna, Viticella

There are actually four different clematis named Rosea: Atragene, Integrifolia, Viorna, Viticella

Tolerates poor soil if it's well drained. A hardy and undemanding plant.

Even though this clematis starts blooming in June, it puts on it's biggest show in August. Named after the main river in Poland.

Extremely unusual colors. 'Teksa' is the Estonian word for denim. Seedling of 'Ernest Markham'.

Parentage: 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' x 'Niobe'

Pretty, but has a very short bloom period of 4-6 weeks.

Unusual bright pink filaments with bright golden anthers - very pretty!

Very pretty clematis with large, slightly overlapping wavy tepals that turn a lighter color toward the base. The name means city on the Silk Road.

Named after a Jesuit writer and preacher who was the first Polish representative of the counter revolution (1536-1612).

Long bloom period. Named after Lech Wałęsa, who the first chairman of the Independent Trade Union "Solidarność". He was also President of Poland in 1990-1995 and in 1983 he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

Named after Queen Jadwiga of Poland (1384-1399) who is now venerated as Saint Hedwig by the Roman Catholic Church.

Extremely long bloom period.

Named after Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko (1947-1984), a Catholic priest and a chaplain of Independent Trade Union "Solidarność". He helped establish Workmen Fellowship and launched various charity activities. In his sermons he preached that good was good, evil was evil, truth was truth, and lies were lies. He called for respect for human rights and human dignity and was actively involved in helping the victims of political persecutions and their families. The quotation "Overcome evil with good" was his motto. In October 1984 he was kidnapped by the officers from the communist Security Service and brutally murdered.

Avoid planting this one in the wind.

Parentage: 'Mrs N Thompson' x 'Barbara Jackman'

Flower diameter can reach over 11"! Avoid exposure to wind, full sun and excessive heat.

Seedling of 'Luther Burbank'

In spring the flowers may be tinged with green.