Sparky® Blue Clematis
Perennial
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- Nifty pinwheel-like shape.
- Disease resistant and easy to grow.
- Long blooming.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Clematis (Atragene group)
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8' x 2'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Early summer-fall
Uses: Container gardening, Cottage gardening, Vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part shade. The old saying for clematis is, "Feet in the shade, head in the sun," so its best if the vines get plenty of sunshine but the roots stay cool and shaded, either with neighboring plants or mulch.
Water: Average
Spacing: Because they are vines, spacing is not as crucial for clematis as for other woody plants. 2-3' apart should be fine in most situations.
Fertilizing: fertilizer is not necessary, but you can apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Aside from a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch over the roots, no special winter care is required. Plants should be left standing over winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Sparky clematis are spring blooming, and should be pruned rarely, if at all. They will continue to bloom in summer unless the weather becomes very hot. Deadheading or pruning is not required. Plants will be generally problem-free provided that drainage is good and roots are never in wet soil or standing water.
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.