'Viva Polonia' Clematis

‘Viva Polonia’ is a deciduous climbing clematis with large magenta-red flowers marked by a white central star or stripe. It begins flowering in early summer and continues into midsummer, adding color to a fence, trellis, rail, or arbor. ## Flowers and siting The [Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://serv1.provenwinners.com/plants/clematis/viva-polonia-clematis-sp) lists a mature height of 4–6 feet, a spread of 2–3 feet, zones 4–9, and part-sun to sunny exposure. The breeder’s [Clematis nursery profile](https://www.clematis.com.pl/o-szkolce-clematis/hodowla-i-selekcja/) confirms red flowers and a white central stripe. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/338032/clematis-viva-polonia-el/details) describes magenta-pink flowers with white petal bases and a central bar, and recommends moist but well-drained soil. ## Growth Train the climbing stems on a sturdy support. Flowers form on both old and new wood, so the vine can rebloom as growth continues through summer. ## Maintenance Proven Winners recommends cutting the stems back to about 18 inches in early spring. Keep the root zone cool and shaded while the leaves receive sun, and water to maintain moist, freely draining soil.