Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit' (Clematis 'Polish Spirit')

Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit'

Also known as: Purple clematis 'Polish Spirit'

Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit' is an Italian leather flower (Clematis viticella) cultivar selected for the color of its flowers as well its resistance to clematis wilt. The cultivar features quite large, reddish-purple blossoms with greenish-white stamens. The flowers eventually fade to purple-blue color, losing the reddish tint.

Scientific classification

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

3 m

Plant Height

1.5 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit' thrives in temperate regions, preferring moderate moisture. It requires consistent hydration without waterlogging and should be watered twice weekly. Mulching is beneficial for moisture retention, especially during the active growing season, supporting its vigorous climbing growth.

Fertilize: Fertilize italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit' with balanced nutrition in spring and switch to high nitrogen before flowering. Apply every 4-6 weeks, ensuring soil moisture beforehand. Lighter feeding in fall and stop in winter. Use liquid fertilizer for even distribution and immediate uptake to avoid over-fertilization damage.

Pruning: Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit' should be pruned before flowering or between late winter and early spring. Remove weak branches for better nutrient concentration and limit summer pruning to retain leaves. Heavily prune late-blooming varieties to about one-third height for improved growth and blooms. Wait for suitable weather if necessary.

Propagation: Italian leather flower 'Polish Spirit', a vigorous climber, is propagated via semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Use 2-3 inch healthy stems with leaves, apply rooting hormone, and plant in gritty compost. Maintain humidity and light conditions, then gradually acclimate rooted plants to outdoor conditions.

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