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Fastest Growing Clematis (full sun, zone 3)?

8 years ago

I'm just wondering what people find to be a fast growing and heavy blooming clamatis in Zone 3? (Calgary). I have tried a number of clematis and haven't had great success - they have bloomed somewhat but have never managed to climb over my arch which is what I am going for.

Any suggestions for specific types?

Thanks

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shazam_z3

8 years ago

Prairie Traveler's Joy. Will destroy anything in its path. I think there's a skunk trapped in mine right now.

Also any of the alpina.

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marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
8 years ago
My Pope John Paul II has been incredible!
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marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
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I have Pope John Paul II which is technically zone 4 and it has grown really well here for the past several years. Nelly Moser is also pretty reliable, and so is Jackmanii. I don't have Polish Spirit but have heard good things about it. Make sure you post some pictures of your efforts!
marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
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LOL I guess I was telling the truth! I missed the picture I posted last year when first looking at this post! (gettin' old....)
SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC
8 years ago
I am by far not zone 3 but jackmanni superba grows very fast for me. Me thinks you would one in that pruning class so you don't have to worry about vine hardiness.
selch9
8 years ago
I have two Polish Spirits and they grow like crazy. I chop them down every year and every year they grow about 8-10 feet high and very bushy. I think they'd grow higher if we had a higher trellis.
marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
8 years ago
Pope John Paul is like that too. It died back last year but rebounded really well. It would grow a lot higher too, i'm sure. This year i'm hoping to get it on an archway and with any luck, it will be as spectacular there as it is on the trellis.
mazerolm_3a
8 years ago
Jackmanii grows well for me. I will purchase Hagley's Hybrid this spring, a group 3 clematis as well.
moftah Younis
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Hello

any one have success with Polish Spirits in zone 3. I am planning to plant two this year
Marcia Pilipishen
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Plant them and let us know how they do. One of the commenters above said it does really well for them.
moftah Younis
3 years ago
Sure

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