Pink Champagne Clematis

Clematis x 'Kakio'

Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #02707
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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
SIZE: Twining stems quickly reach 6 to 8 ft. tall, with support.
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Description This early-flowering, compact clematis is ideal for containers or small gardens. Festive, deep-pink flowers can reach six to eight inches in diameter. Petals are uniquely striped with white bars. Blossoms abundantly in early summer, repeating in late summer to early autumn. Deciduous. Pruning Group: 2
Bloom Time Early summer, repeating late summer to fall.
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Climbing
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Design Ideas The large, pink and white striped flowers make this plant a must for high traffic areas such as walkways, patios and fence lines that are viewing distance from the home. Train onto a trellis or arbor, or allow to sprawl freely on the ground for a more naturalistic woodland look. Add a decorative iron trellis to a container and feature Pink Champagne as the centerpiece in a mixed perennial container garden.
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care Instructions Thrives 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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support. Pruning Group: 2
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DescriptionThis early-flowering, compact clematis is ideal for containers or small gardens. Festive, deep-pink flowers can reach six to eight inches in diameter. Petals are uniquely striped with white bars. Blossoms abundantly in early summer, repeating in late summer to early autumn. Deciduous. Pruning Group: 2
Bloom TimeEarly summer, repeating late summer to fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsBlack Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThe large, pink and white striped flowers make this plant a must for high traffic areas such as walkways, patios and fence lines that are viewing distance from the home. Train onto a trellis or arbor, or allow to sprawl freely on the ground for a more naturalistic woodland look. Add a decorative iron trellis to a container and feature Pink Champagne as the centerpiece in a mixed perennial container garden.
Flower ColorPink
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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support. Pruning Group: 2

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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.