Clematis 'Krakowiak' USPP 24,374 ~ Pink Mink® Clematis

Clematis 'Krakowiak' USPP 24,374 ~ Pink Mink® ClematisPink Mink Clematis is deciduous perennial vine that can be used for climbing or a groundcover with deep green pointed foliage. Abundant pink flowers with deeper pink stripes down the petal centers coat the plant throughout summer. Grows best with partial sun on the roots and full sun on the vines, moist well drained soils. Needs support to climb. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: 8' 10' Spread: 6 6. 5' Spacing: 6. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9

Pink Mink Clematis is deciduous perennial vine that can be used for climbing or a groundcover with deep green pointed foliage.  Abundant pink flowers with deeper pink stripes down the petal centers coat the plant throughout summer.  Grows best with partial sun on the roots and full sun on the vines, moist well-drained soils.  Needs support to climb.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let soil dry out.  It will need support if used for climbing.  Prune back dead or weak vines in late winter and trim back remaining vines to first buds seen.  Potential diseases include wilt (can be fatal), powdery mildew, and rust.  Potential pests include scale, mites, weevils, earwigs, and slugs.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Walls and Trellises, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana, Maiden Grass, Wisteria

IMAGE: Photoset by Proven Winners,  Pink Mink®

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.