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Wim Snoeijer
Netherlands

SPARKY® Blue

Clematis

Clematis

'Zospi'

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  • Early blooming
  • Unique flowers
  • Long bloom time
Description

Finally - a super-floriferous, easy-care clematis that growers can ship in bloom for spring sales! We selected the Sparky® series of clematis for this reason, and for their unique flower forms, delicate foliage, and appealing cottage-garden colors. Plants should be grown with some support but are easy to ship and sell in bloom. The primary bloom time for these Atragene-type clematis is mid-late spring, with reblooming coming throughout the summer. 

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
2'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring, summer rebloom
Flower Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes

Soil

Atragene group clematis like the Sparky series are less finicky about soil than other types, but still require excellent drainage and cool, shaded roots.

Pruning

If required, prune after main spring flowering.

Uses

Trellises; railings; mail boxes; mixed borders; perennial beds; vertical gardens; containers.

Growing Tips

This vine will thrive if mulch, a rock, or neighboring plants are positioned to keep the roots and base of the plant in cool, shaded conditions, while the leafy vines th

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week February 20, 2020
  • Tag: Sparky® Blue Clematis tag
  • Grower Sheet: Sparky® Blue Clematis Grower Sheet
  • Benchcard: Sparky® Blue Clematis Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Sparky® Clematis spec sheet

    • Features: Reblooming, Vine

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Reblooming, Vine

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage