Cardinal Wyszynski Clematis | Clematis 'Kardynal Wyszynski'

Cardinal Wyszynski Clematis, also known as Clematis 'Kardynal Wyszynski', is a spectacular climbing vine that produces vibrant, ruffled, scarlet blooms from early summer to early fall. As a gardener of all ages, it's crucial to provide adequate care for this plant, including replanting and regular pruning to promote healthy growth and impressive blooms season after season. With its dark crimson blooms, this variety can enhance any garden with its striking presence and add a pop of color against the dark green foliage. Whether cascading over a fence, up a pergola or wall, or around an arbor, this summer beauty is sure to impress all who see it.

Care

Clematis love their roots in the shade and their blooms in the sun, and Cardinal Wyszynski is no exception. Adding mulch and planting perennials, grasses, or low shrubs to help provide shade will help keep this clematis happy and healthy.

As it grows, the clematis sends out small tendrils that can only wrap around items up to 3/4 of an inch to help it cling to a surface and pull itself upward, so it needs a structure to climb, such as a trellis or wire. Get creative and make living art out of these gorgeous climbing vines.

Clematis thrives in moist, well drained soil. Allow about 2 feet of space between the Cardinal Wyszynski and the next plant for root space. It needs a hole 2 to 3 times the size of the container and slightly deeper to put the root ball and the first few inches of the stem underground. Backfill the soil and water thoroughly. Water the clematis regularly, especially during dry spells. In the early spring, update the mulch and fertilize, keeping both away from the stem.

Cardinal Wyszynski is part of Pruning Group 2. It blooms on both new and old wood and has two bloom times each year: early summer and late summer.  Trim each winter or early spring to keep it shaped and structured as desired. Trimming about 6 to 8 inches of growth keeps it healthy and tidy. Cut it just above a point where it branches, as the branching points hold the buds for the early summer blooms.

After the early summer bloom, prune it again. Up to 1/3 of the vine can be removed. Trim back to back to a strong node and remove dead or weak stems. A second, light round of fertilizer after the second pruning can be added for a growth boost as well. Dead or damaged stems can be removed anytime during the year.

Uses in the Landscape

Cardinal Wyszynski Clematis grows in zones 4 - 9 and has a sweet vanilla scent. Its rich red blooms add a burst of color to the landscape each year. It is deer and rabbit resistant and grows at a medium rate. It is very low maintenance and easy to grow but provides so much beauty. It can be grown along a trellis, fence, arbor, lamppost, or so many other areas. Grow it near your patio to add beautiful blooms and a sweet scent to enjoy every summer.

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

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Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

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