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Sparky® Purple Clematis

Proven Winners

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 6 - 8 Feet
  • Width 6 - 8 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5-8
  • Pruning Group 1

Gardeners who love clematis are going to love this new introduction to the buttercup family, Sparky Purple Clematis! Extend your clematis bloom by months with this spring blooming newest member of the Clematis family. Light hearted, whirling, twirling two inch blossoms cover the medium green foliage, nodding on the end of their stems. Violet purple blooms face downward, looking for all the world like a fuchsia bud at first, then opening up and revealing a dazzling array of petals with yellow centers. While most clematis are late summer blooming varieties, here is one that can take the cool months and make the most of them in your garden.

Native to China and then Japan, since before the 1800’s gardeners have been in love with the Clematis vine. Large flowers, small flowers, frilly flowers, purple, pink, red and white...there are hundreds of varieties and cultivars. If you love the frilly look of Floral Feast Clematis, you will love the darker violet colors of Sparky Purple. Hardy in Zones 5-8, Sparky will grow quickly, developing a vast vining network and give you a shower of blossoms in early spring. This lovely perennial grows best in regions with cold but not harsh winters. It can be planted in light shade to full sun, giving you versatility in your landscape.

Sparky® Purple Clematis Care

Like all clematis, Sparky is going to need a structure to grow on. It needs a railing, trellis, bamboo stakes...something to give it the support it needs as it starts its reach for the sun. Also like most clematis, it likes its head to be hot (full sun for 4-6 hours) and its roots to be cool (light mulch or ground cover). It requires a well draining soil, and will not tolerate a soggy soil. Preferred pH level is about 5.8 to 6.2, which is pretty much good garden soil. Fertilize with a low nitrogen fertilizer such as a 5-10-10 when the soil warms up past 55 degrees for best take up of nutrients. Water regularly to maintain a moist, not wet, soil.

Deadheading is not necessary for clematis and if left on the vine, the blooms leave an interesting spent bloom structure that you may find intriguing. This spring blooming clematis blooms on old wood, last year’s growth, so if you have to prune, be sure to do so immediately after the blooms are done for the early to mid summer so that the plant can prepare for next year's blossoms. This is considered pruning group 1. This variety of clematis is disease resistant and typically not bothered by clematis wilt or powdery mildew.

Sparky® Purple Clematis Spacing

Proper spacing is crucial as this is a climbing vine. If you give it an upright support, it will climb up. If you give it a horizontal support, it will vine horizontally. Given that it can grow to 96 inches tall and spread out 96 inches, give plants a wide berth at 72 to 96 inches spacing for best performance. This lovely vigorous clematis vine works great in containers on your patio or porch as well as in your landscape as a specimen plant. It also looks wonderful paired with other clematis along a fence line or trellis wall for maximum effect. Whatever, wherever you decide, you are going to enjoy this new refreshing spring blooming clematis.

Sparky® Purple Clematis Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Plant Type: Vine
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet
Mature Width: 6 - 8 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet
Growth Habit: Climbing
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Shade: Violet Purple
Seasonal Interest: Spring and Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer, Rabbits
Features: Attracts Pollinators
Uses: Trellis, Wall, Combination Containers, Focal Point, Screening
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Clematis 'ZoOct'
SKU:
CLESP

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Sparky® Purple Clematis Show Reviews

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    Posted by Christina Milam on May 06, 2022

    The plant arrived well packed and the roots were still moist. I have planted the Sparky in a sunny spot and I look forward to watching it grow and bloom.