Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The flowers of Adam's Courage Clematis really are something to appreciate. As a reblooming clematis, Adam's Courage produces flowers that can change depending on the time of year. In early summer, the blooms tend to be lavender to purple, whereas later in the season they can be more of a deep violet. Either way, this clematis is ideal for adding some color and height to your garden.
Blooming on both old and new wood means this clematis repeatedly flowers all season long. Growing to around 5 to 6 feet tall, Adam's Courage is perfect for growing in a border or a larger patio container where it can be enjoyed. Use a trellis, fence or obelisk for it to scramble over. A new introduction for 2023, Adam’s Courage was developed at Donahue’s Greenhouse, a clematis specialist in Minnesota.
Adam's Courage Clematis Care
For the best blooms, Adam's Courage Clematis should be grown with its flowers and foliage in full sun and its root in the shade. It prefers fertile, loamy soil that is deep and kept moist, but is also free draining. Frequent watering is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not overly wet, which clematis does not tolerate. To ensure a healthy supply of nutrients, you can apply a mulch of organic matter and a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring.
The Adam's Courage Clematis is a group 2 clematis. In early spring, simply trim off any deadwood and tie in the new shoots as they develop.
Adam's Courage Clematis Spacing
When established, Adam's Courage Clematis can reach a height and spread of 5 to 6 feet by 2 to 3 feet. A spacing of at least 2 to 3 feet between plants is advisable to allow this clematis space to grow and not compete with other plants.
Adam's Courage Clematis Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Dark Pink, Magenta
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Medium Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Adam's Courage Clematis
- Botanical Name
- Clematis 'Adam's Courage'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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