Joe Zary's blooms are plentiful, standing out in violet-red. In addition, its style offers a spunky and unique edge to your garden's opening season. With a spiky double form known as an "octopus style" flower, Joe Zary's blooms are plentiful, standing out in violet-red. If provided with some shade and adequate water during the summer months, Joe Zary has an extended bloom time and excellent color retention. Easy care with no pruning needed, this fun flower form is sure to be a hit when your garden wakes up in early spring. Clematis 'Joe Zary'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the RED category. It only blooms well on old vines. Only trim after flowering to remove damaged growth or to keep the plant tidy.