'Diamond Ball' Clematis
- Part Sun to Sun
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This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
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- 5
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- 9
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FEATURES
Add some icy cool to your summer garden!
The cool white-blue flowers are round or semi-spherical in shape, and reach 4-5" in diameter. This prolific bloomer flowers on both old and new wood, and blooms from June through August.
Top three reasons to grow 'Diamond Ball' clematis:
- unique ice-blue flowers
- easy care: just prune to 18" (45 cm) tall in early spring
- vigorous and disease-resistant
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingVine:VineCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:60 - 72 Inches1.5m - 1.8mTrails Up To:72 Inches 1.8mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:BlueWhiteFlower Shade:White-blue flowersFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:ClimbingContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodOld WoodBloom Time:Early SummerMid SummerLate SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantContainerLandscapeSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes:specimen plant; borders; trellis
Maintenance Notes:"Feet in the shade, head in the sun" is the old maxim for successfully growing clematis, so plant it where the vine gets sunshine but the roots stay cool. You can accomplish this with mulch, or by shading the root zone with a nearby shrub or perennial.
'Diamond Ball' clematis flowers on both old and new wood, so for pruning, cut it back to 18" (45 cm) tall in early spring. Provide a trellis or other structure for clematis to climb on at planting time.
'Diamond Ball' Clematis USPP 24,045, Can 5,158PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS