clematis 'Kaiu'

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Kaiu' is a climber 1.5-3 m high with green leaves and in late summer nodding flowers, 2-3cm across, which when young are tubular, the four sepals light grey-purple-pink, with age becoming pure white and the tips curving outwards so that the flowers become bell-shaped

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Kaiu' (Clematis 'Kaiu')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Kaiu'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Kaiu'

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clematis 'Kaiu' care guide

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Growing

Grow in full sun or partial shade in containers (at least 45cm deep and wide) or in the ground, in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, see clematis cultivation

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