Kilian Donahue Clematis
Clematis x 'Kilian Donahue'
SKU
3443
Huge 5 inch ruby red flowers open to brilliant fuchsia, maturing to lavender with a blue bar. Makes a fine climber for arbors, fences or tall shrubs. Bushy growth and graceful foliage is equally good groundcover. Roots prefer shade, top in sun. Deciduous vine. Full to partial sun. Vigorous 8 to 12 ft. long.
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4 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEM-a-tus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, twining stems climb 8 to 12 ft. tall, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Early through Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Showy Flowering Vine |
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. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
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