Happy Jack® Purple Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Enjoy velvety purple blooms, June to frost!
- Reblooming purple clematis with extra large blooms.
- Transform your trellises, fences, & more with this stunning vine.
- Blooms on both new & old wood.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 20,343
Common name: Clematis
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8' x 3-4'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Early summer-Fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, vines and climbers.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun ( 6 + hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average
Spacing: 4 ft. apart
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary. If growth is slow or soil is nutrient deficient, fertilize in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is required.
Maintenance & pruning: Once established, prune hard in fall after flowering or in early spring. Cut the vines back to 6 to 12 inches from the ground to ensure a healthy flower production the next summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Received my Happy Jack Purple Clematis and Rise up Ringo Climbing Rose packed well and in good condition. After watering well and allowing a couple days to recover from shipping both plants look really nice. We have now planted these starter plants outdoors into a large container with a 6’ obelisk in place for next year’s growth. We’re really looking forward to watching this combo mature and bloom!!
6 weeks in and started to throw blooms mid July! It has really taken off and filled with buds, for just a baby
I ordered two of these last year. As expected, they didn’t grow much at all above ground last year, but this year they are already leaping. Also planted with a honeysuckle between them that is growing well but slower and yet to set flowers. So happy with these Happy Jacks!
Started gardening last year Mother’s Day for the first time. I bought this last year in October. I thought for sure I killed it. I’ve killed many! It looked like I did and it was very sad looking too. But I was patient and this year it came back and bloomed! I was so amazed that it bloomed for me and so much. Can’t wait til it’s in its full glory! Trust the process. Thank you! Progress photos.
I ordered this plant last year in July. It arrived in good condition. I planted it in a planter and this year the flowers have bloomed beautifully. Definitely recommend!
The clematis looks great!
First, I never grew this plant before so I was a little nervous. However, they have grown great right out of the shipping container (as instructed of course). I was advised that they would not flower the first year which I expected but I actually have 4 beautiful purple flowers on one of my plants. I couldn’t be happier with this product. I will be a repeat customer next year that’s for certain.
It's hot as heck out, but my sweet plants arrived fresh and happy. They weren't even wilted slightly. I planted them and watered. Now I'm just praying that I can keep them happy.
This is the first spring/summer I planted the purple clematis, so far is doing well, the packaging arrived well,
They were a little smaller than I expected but they are growing well and seem to be thriving.
Doing well!!
Plant arrive in good shape. Its doing well in its new home and already has new growth after 1 week from planting in ground. Hoping for some blooms this year. We put an arbor for its climbing
Came quick and was very secure packaging, pots were pretty moist and plants looked healthy, would order from again
What I ordered and what I received were worlds apart.
I definitely would not order from this site again.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Despite having to wait longer than estimated, our three plants are truly thriving
Just received my plants. They look healthy.
Plant arrived very well packed! Plant looks healthy. I just received this Happy Jack Purple Clematis, so no new growth can be reviewed. However, I wanted buyers to know how great it was packed & only $9.99 shipping fee!!!
No problem with this item
Arrived intact and in good condition. Now growing well
Like it thought the plant would have been a little bigger
Hello! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
Cute little plants
Everything arrived healthy!
Doing great. Started blooming and the blooms are beautiful!!!!
Happy Jack® Purple Clematis
Planted it straight into the ground, followed directions on the packaging, and it started climbing up it's trellis about a week later! I'm so pleased with my plant , I can't wait to see the flowers
It’s only been in the ground for about a month. The true test will be how it survives winter and what it does next Summer.
This thing is growing like crazy! It was tiny when it arrived but it’s probably 3-4 times bigger already. Very dainty leaves so far.