| Raised by: | Brother Stefan Franczak |
| Country of Origin: | Poland |
| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 USDA Zone 10 USDA Zone 11 |
| Plant Group: | Patens |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 5 to 7 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering |
| Bloom Diameter: | Medium - between 4 to 6 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Red anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Single |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Prefers full sun |
| Suitability as Cut Flower: | Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life) |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) Good choice for a container Good choice for hot climates |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 5-7 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2013 Great Plants Picks Winner |
![Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2015-05-31
"Clematis 'Westerplatte', 2015, Queen of the Vines [Clematis], KL](/pics/2015-05-31/frankrichards16/beed7b-250.jpg "Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2015-05-31
\"Clematis 'Westerplatte', 2015, Queen of the Vines [Clematis], KL")
![Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2015-05-31
"Clematis 'Westerplatte', 2015, Queen of the Vines [Clematis], KL](/pics/2015-05-31/frankrichards16/0cb8d2-250.jpg "Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2015-05-31
\"Clematis 'Westerplatte', 2015, Queen of the Vines [Clematis], KL")
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