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Clematis 'Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans' AKA 'Baby Rapunzel'
Part sunZones 3–11
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Plants for hardiness zone 1A
Gardening
in Zone 1A
Extremely long, cold winters and a short, bright summer of about two months. Gardening here is about choosing the very toughest plants and making the most of every frost-free week.
Winter
Lows −60 to −55°F
Ground frozen for most of the year
Summer
Short and cool
Long daylight, few warm days
Growing season
About 2½ months
Typical last frost Jun 10 · first frost Aug 20
Best time to plant
June
As soon as the ground thaws
your year in 1A
When to plant, and when to wait it out
- JanJanuary: Winter rest: wait it out
- FebFebruary: Winter rest: wait it out
- MarMarch: Winter rest: wait it out
- AprApril: Winter rest: wait it out
- MayMay: Winter rest: wait it out
- JunJune: Good planting time. Last frost ~Jun 10
- JulJuly: Growing & blooming. Peak bloom
- AugAugust: Growing & blooming. First frost ~Aug 20
- SepSeptember: Winter rest: wait it out
- OctOctober: Winter rest: wait it out
- NovNovember: Winter rest: wait it out
- DecDecember: Winter rest: wait it out
- Winter rest: wait it out
- Good planting time
- Growing & blooming
- You are here
It's October: the garden's resting in 1A. Plan and order now; plant once the ground thaws.
good to know
What 1A means for your plants
- 1
Every frost-free week counts
Plant the moment the ground can be worked, and choose plants that bloom quickly.
- 2
Stick to Zone 1 ratings
Only plants rated to Zone 1 come back reliably. Treat anything else as a one-season annual.
- 3
Snow is your friend
A deep snow cover insulates roots. Pile it over low shrubs and perennials in winter.
- 4
Shelter from the wind
Plant against a south-facing wall or fence for extra warmth and protection.
our picks for you
Recommended for Zone 1A
Sorted by how easily each plant handles 1A’s winters and summers.
- Grow in pots or as seasonal color
Grow in pots or as seasonal color
Rated for warmer zones. Easy here in a container you bring in on freezing nights.
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Clematis 'Pillu' AKA 'Little Duckling'
Part sunZones 3–9
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Clematis 'Viticella Venosa Violacea'
Part sunZones 3–10
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Clematis 'Prince Charles'
Part sunZones 3–9
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Clematis - Arabella
Part sunZones 3–10
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Hydrangea - Smooth - Invincibelle Wee White 2.0
Part sunZones 3–8
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson'
Part sunZones 3–7
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba'
Part sunZones 3–8
Pot or seasonal: Rated to Zone 3: grow it in a pot and bring it in below 32°F.
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Natives for Zone 1A
Plants native to your region, chosen for your zone. Coming soon.