Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
One of our most dramatic compact clematis, Boulevard Paulie clematis is a showstopper in any garden! Paulie has a white center with purple tips, which sets it apart from other yellow-centered clematis. Although Paulie has a dramatic look in gardens and containers alike, it’s well-behaved and easy-going.
Paulie clematis grows up to 4’ tall and 3’ wide in ideal conditions. This is a nice, compact growth habit for a clematis vine, which makes it perfect for city gardens, patios, decks, and small spaces. It's a cold-hardy, perennial vine that offers dependable spring blooms in Zones 4-9. Plant beside a trellis or wire to support its climbing growth, and you’ll be rewarded with showy early-season flowers.
Boulevard Paulie Clematis Care
Mulch your clematis heavily, but be sure to pull the mulch away from the stem. Site the plant in an area where the roots will remain cool, and the stems and leave get plenty of sunshine. Ideal soil conditions for Paulie are slightly alkaline to neutral, well-drained, and moderate moisture. Water the plant weekly, and fertilize annually in spring.
Boulevard Paulie clematis is in pruning group 3, which means it blooms on new growth in early summer. So this clematis can be cut back hard in late winter or early spring to prevent top heaviness. The first spring after planting, prune this clematis 12 inches from the ground. Deadhead in the summer to enjoy a rebloom in the fall.
Boulevard Paulie Clematis Spacing
This is a compact variety that still needs space to grow. Plant in a large container with a trellis, or in the ground with 2-3’ of space from other plants.
Boulevard Paulie 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 (4+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Early to Late Summer
- Blooms On
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New 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
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Fall Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Boulevard Paulie Clematis
- Botanical Name
- Clematis 'Paulie'
- Plant Type
- Vine
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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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