clematis 'William Kennett'

How to Grow and Care for clematis 'William Kennett'

clematis 'William Kennett' · Clematis 'William Kennett'

Plant in 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. Ideal for a pergola, arch, large obelisk or trellis. See clematis cultivation

Watering: Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing clematis 'William Kennett'

clematis 'William Kennett'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in 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. Ideal for a pergola, arch, large obelisk or trellis. See clematis cultivation

How to Water clematis 'William Kennett'?

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for clematis 'William Kennett'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for clematis 'William Kennett'?

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What Soil Is Best for clematis 'William Kennett'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for clematis 'William Kennett'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize clematis 'William Kennett'?

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

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How to Prune clematis 'William Kennett'?

See clematis pruning: group two

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How to Propagate clematis 'William Kennett'?

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

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How to Transplant clematis 'William Kennett'?

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How to Care for clematis 'William Kennett' in Winter?

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How to Plant clematis 'William Kennett'?

Plant in 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. Ideal for a pergola, arch, large obelisk or trellis. See clematis cultivation

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How to Repot clematis 'William Kennett'?

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How to Harvest clematis 'William Kennett'?

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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 aphid, slug, snail or caterpillar damage on young growth

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The Toxicity of clematis 'William Kennett'

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of clematis 'William Kennett'

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis 'William Kennett'
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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