John Paul II Clematis Plant
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
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
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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Customer Reviews
17 Ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 14, 2022
Saintly Blooms
I love, love, love this clematis! It didnt produce blooms the first year but produced profusely in the second year for nearly ten weeks. Looking forward to next May-June.
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
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.
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!
Thanks again for carrying this variety! I love all the clematis developed by Brother Stefan Franczak!
Like the flower and it is from Poland
I have not seen a clematis like this before. It will be an added beauty to my garden
so pretty
Wanted to add color to my garden