'Diamond Ball' Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Stunning, icy violet multi-petaled blooms from Proven Winners.
- Perfect for transforming fences and trellises.
- Enjoy fresh flowers all summer long with this reblooming clematis.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 8′ tall x 5′ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 24,045
Common name: Clematis
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8' x 4-5'
Flower color: Purple White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Proven Winners, low flammability, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
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: 1.5 to 3 feet
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.
This clematis arrive in a crushed small container with most of the soil out. The ball of the plant fit in my palm. I am really hoping this plant will thrive. It is planted next to the honeysuckle I ordered.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. We do note that all of our plants are young on each product page and on our plant sizes page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes. The size and maturity of the plants varies widely depending on the time of the year you purchased and if they were recently trimmed. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our greenhouses. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. We do keep our plants trimmed to encourage strong root development! Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that time frame, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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I purchased two Diamond Ball Clematis plants and both are not doing very well. They are tiny and seem to be barely alive…. Do you have any suggestions how to revive, re-energize and boost the growth? The plants are getting plenty of water and enough morning sun.
Hello! Thank you for including a photo of your Clematis. These plants are notorious for being slow growers at first. They spend a lot of time investing energy into their root system first, and then they take off in your garden. We think that you may be overwatering and the plants might not be getting enough sunlight. We recommend slowing down on the watering and see if that helps. Happy Gardening!
The plant arrived well packaged and in great shape and fast shipping with updates. So glad you offered this plant as I had been looking for it, you have a great selection of plants. Excited to see it bloom and will be orderingfrom you again! Thanks!
Plant came on time and os thriving. Can't wait for it to take off in its new home this season.
Beautiful variety
The clematis arrived in great condition…good size…and is now thriving in its new garden home! Very pleased!
'Diamond Ball' Clematis
Doing ok, need better place to plant for happier feet
Everything arrived looking great except for two, but they just needed a little drink and then they were fine. I was impressed with the shipping containers. Awesome! Can't wait to get everything planted!
Plant arrived on time. Was healthy. I appreciated the fact it was a little bigger than other online nurseries I’ve tried
Plant is struggling, little to no growth
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
It looked very good when arrived and is growing nicely. I am very pleased with it and since I already have one I know it will look good when it starts blooming.
Fast shipping and very nice plants and it was on a 2 for 1 sale! They are small plants compared to what I can get at my local nurseries at these prices but had great foliage… the locals didn’t have the “Diamond Ball” in stock so ya gotta do, what you gotta do to get what you want, yes?👍 🪴
Love them !
Planted it and it is growing nicely
I have never seen such healthy, beautiful plants. Packaged well and from the moment they were planted, have grown at a striking rate. Received and planted in spring 2023, and they are blooming and growing prolifically this spring. I couldn’t be happier!
Too early to tell yet
My clematis arrived, looking great
It looked healthy when it arrived. However, it looks to be dying a slow death as the stock seems to be shriveling up. I bought three climbing plants the rose and the honeysuckle are doing great.
Hello! We are sorry that you're having trouble with your plants. Our experienced customer service team would love to help. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Thank you for your feedback!
not growing fast. very green but small
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed, they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, in the second year, they have more energy to put into growth; and in the third year, they grow and flower vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center and plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
It's been a few weeks since I transplanted the clematis and both are ready climbing on the trellises! I'm hoping they continue to do well, especially through our Texas summer. They are in a semi-shady spot, so I think they'll be fine.
One plant was nice sized and has grown well, but one stem did get wilt just as it was going strong, but rest of plant is well and a bud is showing. Second plant was small, but growing well--unfortunately grasshoppers like it. Waiting for next year when the plants have settled in more, but so far I am pleased.
Might be my fault idk but very small and didnt make it
Hello! We're so sorry to hear that you had trouble with your clematis. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
The plant was packed and shipped with care and arrived in amazing condition. I had four big beautiful blooms within two weeks. Incredible.
Arrived in great shape and growing at a great rate. It already has buds.
great root stock. very healthy plant. already 2 ft high and blooming. highly recommend this company
Hi David, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! We're glad to hear that your Clematis is doing so well. Happy Gardening!
While this isn’t the biggest plant yet, it’s going to be a star in the garden by next year. It came very carefully packaged and was in excellent health. I can’t wait for it to take off in my garden and enjoy the beautiful blooms in the future.
I ordered two of these and One of them has just bloomed and seems very hardy. the other one is struggling a bit but I hope it hangs in there and I do love the bloom color so much. Fast service and nice packaging!!!
When is good to plant Clematis sp. 'Diamond Ball' in soil, Zone 6
Hello! Fall is a great time for planting in both cool and warm climates. In cool zones, get to the task at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Note that this isn’t when the first frost happens, but when the soil becomes unworkable and roots won’t be able to take up water and nutrients. In warm to hot areas, fall planting is recommended because it provides the longest possible time until the most stressful weather conditions – summer heat – return.