clematis 'Shikoo'

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A deciduous climber to about 2m, flowering in late spring to early summer on old wood and again from late summer to early autumn on new wood. The rosette-like, purpleflowers have six to eight large outer petals and a double centre but both the depth of colour and the flower shape can vary from plant to plant

clematis 'Shikoo'

Scientific classification

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

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Shikoo'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Shikoo'

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clematis 'Shikoo' care guide

Deep soak root area regularly, keep crown cool and shaded
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep soak root area regularly, keep crown cool and shaded

Fertilizing

High-potash fertilizer every two weeks from spring to early fall

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2

Propagation

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

Growing

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 (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. See clematis cultivation

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