Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Part of the Boulevard collection, the Guiding Promise Clematis brings the wow factor when its 5-inch purple flowers are on show. As a compact clematis, Guiding Promise grows to a maximum of five feet high, which makes it perfect for a large container or where space is at a premium. As a group 3 clematis, Guiding Promise flowers in early summer only to rebloom late in the season. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9.
The Guiding Promise Clematis is easy to grow and care for. However, it will require a support or trellis to grow upon for its blooms to be fully appreciated. Bred for its compact, yet bushy growth, this clematis is perfect for adding some height and color to your garden or patio.
Guiding Promise Clematis Plant Care
The Guiding Promise Clematis likes to be planted where its foliage and flowers receive full sun or light shade and its roots are hidden from the heat of the sun. It prefers fertile soil that is free draining but kept moist. Fertilize it with a slow-release, potassium-rich feed in early spring. Frequent watering is required, especially after planting and when grown in a container.
As a group 3 clematis, Guiding Promise only requires a yearly prune in the fall when it can be cut back to around 12 inches high. When pruning a clematis, you can make a cut just above a pair of buds using a pair of sanitized and sharp pruners. Mulching in early spring will not only help conserve moisture over the warmer months but will also help suppress any potential weeds as well.
Guiding Promise Clematis Spacing
When mature, the Guiding Promise Clematis can reach an eventual height of 3 to 5 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. New growth can be tied onto the supporting structure as it develops.
Guiding Promise 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
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- 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
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Guiding Promise Clematis
- Botanical Name
- Clematis 'Guiding Promise'
- 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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