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John Paul II Clematis Plant

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4" Potted.
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Description

Also called Jan Pavel II, Jan Pawel II

Showy bloomer. Extra-vigorous vine develops pale-pink blossoms averaging 6 inches across. Resistant to deer. Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Originates from Poland in 1980. Blooms May, June, and September.

  • Pruning Type 2: Prune to remove dead tissue above current season’s swelling buds in early spring. Gently and loosely tie all remaining growth to trellis at this time.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 9
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 10 - 12' tall x 2 - 3' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 5 - 6' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 9
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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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28 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

Wanted to add color to my garden

Christine H

For my mother who wanted a good variety for finally grow!

Yolanda C

I love the name

Christine P

The color and the flowers are beautiful too!

Joan K
Is this variety an annual or perennial?
Kayla L

All clematis are perennial.

LeAnn
I noticed Comtesse de Bouchaud was described as being tolerant to juglone. Is this one also tolerant?
Megan N

As long as you don't grow it at the BASE of a black walnut, it's OK to plant clematis NEAR one.

LeAnn
Can it be grown in container?
Alice P

Absolutely. The pot needs to have some kind of stake or support for the vine to climb up on, or the pot needs to be placed agiainst a wall with a trellis or support.

LeAnn
Is it climbing ?
Cindy

Yes, it climbs.

Rhonda M
I planted this in 2018 and finally have my first bloom. What shoujd I feed it to keep up the blooming?
Leslie

The ideal choice would be a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or a lower nitrogen type like 5-10-5. This will provide low-key, steady feeding. To really boost blooms, you can go a step further and alternate the lower-nitrogen fertilizer with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

TiffanyF
Could this plant grow in a hanging pot?
Kate C

Sure, but you’ll have lots of plant hanging over the side of the pot. It is a climber.

TAMMIE CURTIS T
Does this clematis bloom all summer or just in the spring?
Debbie B

I have found, that if you clip off the old blooms new ones will appear and the vine can bloom for most of the summer. Also, the blooming period can depend on the variety of plant.

JOYCE W
Is this an "evergreen" variety?
William V

The John Paul II Clematis is not an evergreen — it's a deciduous vine.

TiffanyF
time of year it blooms?
Judy R

During the summer!

Darisse P
How tall is the mature height?
Kenny

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 10 - 12' tall x 2 - 3' wide.

TiffanyF
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1-10 of 17 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 11, 2025
Looking great a year later.
I received this plant as a bare root in May 2024. It survived the winter and is thriving! I'm excited to see it bloom this year.
Elusive tomato
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 21, 2024
A Keeper
It seemed to struggle at first, then appeared to completely die. But a year or so later it came up and has been a strong growing/blooming plant ever since. I guess it was working on roots. Beautiful flowers.
Doc L.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 25, 2024
Well grown plant. very hot weather.
The John Paul 2 Clematis arrived with good roots and very small top growth. I planted it immediately. Despite protective shading cover it did not thrive. The daytime temperatures here in July were over 95 f for over a week. I watered every day. The roots were so well developed that I am hoping it might have survived to emerge in fall weather.
KATHLEEN F
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 3, 2024
Thank you Stark Brother's for a nice plant!
I planted the John Paul II from Stark Bros on May 17, 2024 and on August 02, 2024 I had the first flower and I am so excited that it flowered this first year that I had to share a couple photo's of it. Not the best pictures as the flower is facing inward to my round trellis, but oh well!
The John Paul II replaced a purple clematis that was 20+ years old and it died off 2 years ago and I bought from Stark Brothers this one and so happy that I did, Thank you for providing me with a nice plant that is flourishing, it makes me smile.
ALLEN C O
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 21, 2023
Just beautiful!
I love this plant! I bought three of them to line my front walk. They arrived at my door packaged nicely. Planted them in mid July and by September I have multiple flowers on all three plants
DAVID E
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 17, 2022
Love this clematis. It is so delicate looking. When you think it's finished flowering, it flowers again. The only problem I have with it, is the Japanese beetles also like it. But it survived and flowered again!
ANNETTE S
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 14, 2022
Saintly Blooms
I love, love, love this clematis! It didn’t produce blooms the first year but produced profusely in the second year for nearly ten weeks. Looking forward to next May-June.
BRYAN T
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2021
Beautiful variety of clematis
Beautiful variety of Clematis came healthy and I planted in a well drained area , I have had clematis for 30+ years and the best fertilizer for them in my opinion is alfalfa meal . I have 20-30 varieties as they are my favorite perennial . This variety is gorgeous. I was so glad Starks had this
KEENAN F
Rated 5 out of 5
May 3, 2019
Doing great
I was worried after this past winter, even though it was in the greenhouse, thought I had lost it. But, behold, this spring it has been growing full and beautiful. Far more growth than last year. Love it and am looking forward to beautiful flowers.
LISA U
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 21, 2018
Still quite small, excited to see what it does next season
I live in NE Kansas, zone 6a. I'm excited to see Stark Bro's carrying this variety of clematis! It did arrive quite small, but I planted it about a month ago and have fertilized it once with rose fertilizer. While I haven't seen any growth yet, it hasn't died or wilted, and I've been careful not to over-water it.

Thanks again for carrying this variety! I love all the clematis developed by Brother Stefan Franczak!
Megan N

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