Photo of Clematis 'Westerplatte' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Clematis 'Westerplatte'

Also Known As

  • Westerplatte Large Flowered Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 3'-10'
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Clematis 'Westerplatte' plant details

Clematis 'Westerplatte' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Westerplatte'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big flowers, container plant, long-blooming, repeat-blooming, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Westerplatte'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It produces 6 inch, deep red flowers from late spring to early summer and again in late summer. Named for a brigade of heroic Polish soldiers, Clematis Westerplatte is another fine selection from Brother Franczak. Please note that the flowers can get a purple tint in some climates due to underlying genetics. Franczak, Poland, 1994.

Gardening facts about Clematis 'Westerplatte' plant

How to Grow Clematis 'Westerplatte'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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