clematis 'Ken Donson'

How to Grow and Care for clematis 'Ken Donson'

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Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation for more advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, ensure cultivation medium drains fastSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing clematis 'Ken Donson'

clematis 'Ken Donson'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, ensure cultivation medium drains fast
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced clematis vine fertilizer monthly spring to early fall
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation for more advice

How to Water clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Moderate regular watering, ensure cultivation medium drains fast

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clematis 'Ken Donson'?

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What Soil Is Best for clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Balanced clematis vine fertilizer monthly spring to early fall

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How to Prune clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Clematis pruning: group two

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How to Propagate clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by layering in late winter or early spring

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How to Transplant clematis 'Ken Donson'?

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How to Care for clematis 'Ken Donson' in Winter?

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How to Plant clematis 'Ken Donson'?

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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How to Repot clematis 'Ken Donson'?

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How to Harvest clematis 'Ken Donson'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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The Toxicity of clematis 'Ken Donson'

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of clematis 'Ken Donson'

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis 'Ken Donson'
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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