Kilian Donahue Clematis

Clematis x 'Kilian Donahue'

Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tus
SKU #03443
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One of the most dramatic clematis ever, with flowers ranging at any given time from shades of deep ruby red to brilliant fuchsia and lavender with orchid-pink highlights. An outstanding rebloomer with a full-branching habit. Makes a fine groundcover or climber for arbors, fences, or tall shrubs. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing, twining stems climb 8 to 12 ft. tall, with support.

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Bloom TimeEarly through late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsBlack Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly through late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsBlack Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.