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clematis 'Ken Donson'

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Ken Donson' grows to 2.5-3m, and has large, deep blue flowers with contrasting white filaments and bright yellow anthers making up the gold stamens. Flowers may be produced any time between June and September and followed by prominent seedheads

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Ken Donson' (Clematis 'Ken Donson')
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: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Ken Donson'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Ken Donson'

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clematis 'Ken Donson' care guide

Moderate regular watering, ensure cultivation medium drains fast
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, ensure cultivation medium drains fast

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis vine fertilizer monthly spring to early fall

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group two

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by layering in late winter or early 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 deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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