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Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
Clematis Krakowiak
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Clematis 'Krakowiak', is a hybrid of Clematis viticella, from which it inherited its robustness and long summer flowering. Its delicate-looking flowers appear from June in small open bells of deep pink with crumpled petals and darker pink centres. The petals are beautifully curved backwards to reveal a bright green-white centre that catches the light. Its numerous flowers and compound foliage develop quickly into a generous, delicate, light and vibrant-coloured mass. This climbing perennial is very robust and easy to grow, requiring well-drained, moist and rich soil with its head in the sun and severe pruning before its spring regrowth. Its compact size and fast-growing tendrils make it ideal for covering an unsightly fence, a plain shrub, or even a balcony railing in a pot.
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Clematis belong to the Ranunculaceae family. They can be found in Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia, and North and Central America. 'Krakowiak' is a Polish variety selected by Szczepan Marczynski and marketed since 2011. It has received several awards and stands out from other cultivars with its pink flowers. It descends from Clematis viticella, native to southern Europe, known for its natural resistance to clematis wilt. This herbaceous plant is a perennial, semi-woody climber, reaching an average height of 3m (10ft), with a spread of 1m (3ft). This clematis bears well-opened flowers up to 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, which appear on the current year's shoots in successive waves from June to the end of summer. The flowers are solitary or grouped in small clusters and they open into stars, revealing 4 delicately fringed, deep pink petals with reddish-pink middles. It is the light centre of the flower that gives it charm as the long, white-green stamens intensify the contrast between the light pink and dark pink of its petals. The smooth leaves are divided into 3 elliptical to lanceolate, olive green leaflets. The foliage dries up and dies in winter. This clematis clings to its support or host plant through petioles transformed into tendrils.
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Plant clematis alongside your climbing roses ('New Dawn', 'Pomponella', 'Bouquet Parfait'), to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. This is a diverse genus, with flowers of all colours, shapes and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Krakowiak' will pair well with the white flowers with purple-red stamens of 'Miss Bateman', for example, a small climber with a similar stature, to climb a fence or cover a wall exposed to the morning sun.
Tips: Avoid excessive fertiliser applications that stimulate foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch, to avoid excessive moisture.
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clematis 'Krakowiak' prefers non-scorching, but sunny and bright situations. It even flowers in bright shade, especially in very sunny regions. Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil, enriched with compost, shading the roots and the base of the stem (with a flat tile for example). Clematis can be susceptible to wilt in too wet soil, but varieties with the genes of C.viticella seem more resistant to this terrible disease.
They also tolerate heat and relatively dry soils in summer better. Plant it, with the rootball at an angle, covering it with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in well-worked soil, lightened with good compost and coarse sand. After planting, cut back the stems to about 30 cm (12in) from the base above a healthy pair of buds. Water regularly during the first few weeks, but be careful not to let the water stagnate as this can cause fungus to develop at the neck. Mulch all clematis in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without squeezing them, until the plant grips itself.
Clematis also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. After a few years, cover the base of your climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, this reduces the risk of clematis wilt while promoting the growth of vigorous new shoots from the crown. Voles and caterpillars can attack clematis and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.