Clematis 'John Paul II'

Grow Clematis 'John Paul II' if you want clean white flowers with subtle colour change. This vigorous climber produces large creamy-white blooms, often marked with a pale pink stripe that deepens later in the season.

It flowers from midsummer to late summer, helping to carry colour through the warmer months.

• Height: Up to 3m
• Spread: 1–1.5m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering period: Midsummer to late summer

Key Features

• Large flowers up to 14cm across
• Creamy-white petals with soft pink stripe
• Pink marking becomes deeper later in the season
• Vigorous growth for good coverage

Wildlife Benefits

• Open flowers provide access for bees and pollinators
• Supports nectar-feeding insects in summer
• Climbing habit adds light shelter for insects

Use it to extend flowering into late summer. Do you have enough climbers flowering at this time of year?

Also Known As

• Clematis 'Pope John Paul'
• Clematis 'Jan Paweł II'

Planting Tips

• Plant with roots in shade and top growth in sun or light shade
• Provide support such as a trellis or obelisk
• Water regularly during dry periods
• Prune in early spring to encourage strong growth
• Mulch around the base to keep roots cool

Place it against a darker background to highlight the pale flowers. This helps the colour contrast stand out more clearly.