clematis 'Kakio'

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Kakio' is a climber 2.5-3m high with green leaves and flowers, 12-16cm across, composed of six to ten, usually eight, purplish pink sepals with paler pink centres, and yellow stamens, in early summer and again in late summer and early autumn; many clematis are visited by bees for pollen, and some also provide nectar

clematis 'Kakio'

Scientific classification

Species
clematis 'Kakio' (Clematis 'Kakio')
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
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Kakio'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Kakio'

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clematis 'Kakio' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2

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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Common pests and 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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