Vines
Clematis 'Jan Paweł II'
John Paul II clematis
Large, nearly white flowers develop a pale pink central stripe, especially noticeable on fall flowers. Give this climber a trellis or arbor with room to spread. Keep the root zone cool with mulch or nearby plants.
At a glance
- Sun
- Sun to part shade; keep roots cool
- Mature size
- 10–13 ft. (grower reference) tall
- Water
- Regular moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9 (grower rating)
- Bloom
- White with pink stripe; summer into early fall
Sizes & prices
- #1$29.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Seasonal interest
- Bloom
- Summer into early fall; the pink stripe is often strongest on later flowers.
Growing & care
- Support
- Leaf stalks twine around a narrow trellis or lattice
- Pruning
- In late winter, remove dead stems and lightly shorten live stems to strong buds; established plants may be cut to about 5 ft. (grower guidance).
Provide a slender support and train new stems gently. Follow the cultivar-specific pruning notes below.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Wouter Hagens · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reviewed September 25, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.