This vining Clematis has it all. Exotic pointed sepals, extreme flower power and growing ease are just a few of the reasons to add Maria Sklodowska Curie to your garden. You’ll be in good company too, as this clematis has taken the world by storm – winning awards in Russia, France, Holland and most recently at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) in the UK. Named to honor the Polish/French Nobel Prize winner, it was bred by renowned clematis breeder Szczepan Marczyński, and was recently featured on a Polish stamp. This cultivar produces large double or semi-double white flowers with a greenish tinge at the base. Amazingly tough and hardy to Zone 4. Clematis ‘Maria Sklodowska Curie’
In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW pruning category. It blooms best on old vine. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.
Botanical Name:Clematis ‘Maria Sklodowska Curie’
Form:Vine; Medium Plant, large Flower
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:6 – 7 feet
Spread:36 – 48 inches
Spacing:36 – 48 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-9
Flowering Date:Spring
Planting Instructions:Just below soil level and 36-38″ apart
Winter Care:Mulch +/- 2″
Shipped:DORMANT 4″ POT
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Green, White
Flower Form:5-6″ fully double flowers with pointed tips.
Foliage Type:Tripartite leaves, composed of three elliptical leaves, sometimes round with pointed tips. Light green in spring, dark green in summer. Shiny, leathery, hairless.
Pruning:In our Stoplight Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW category. It blooms best on old wood, but it can also bloom on new wood. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.
Soil Requirement:Fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates most soils after fertilization.
Watering Requirement:Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:None
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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