Kilian Donahue Clematis
Clematis x 'Kilian Donahue'
Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tus
SKU #03443
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early through late summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing, twining stems climb 8 to 12 ft. tall, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Swanson's Nursery - Annuals 9701 - 15th Ave. N.w.
Seattle, Washington 98117 -
SWANSON'S NURSERY-PERENNIALS 9701 - 15TH AVE. N.W.
SEATTLE, Washington 98117 -
Lowe's 12525 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98133
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