Clematis 'SERAFINA' old man's beard, clematis

Serafina is a female version of a Roman name Serafino which means angel. And truly speaking this clematis is heavenly. It produces extra large, pastel violet pink flowers with almost white central bar, and a centre packed with purple red stamens. It was bred in 2000, and introduced 9 years later by Stefan Franczak from Poland.

It belongs to Group 2 clematis: in early spring remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins, trimming all remaining stems to where strong buds are visible. These buds provide a framework of second-year shoots that flower in late spring and early summer. We suggest pruning the plant after the spring flowering has finished by about a third or even half its size. It will re-emerge and flower again and quite reliably from August until October.

Clematis likes deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil that remains cool. You can grow a plant below clematis that will provide shade for its roots. Add garden compost in late winter and mulch it well. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 24-06-2018