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clematis 'William Kennett'

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Strong, vigorous, deciduous climber to 4m tall, with mid-green leaves and ribbed, satin-textured, lavender-blue flowers to 20cm across, diffused with rose-pink shading, crimped margins and contrasting dark reddish-crimson anthers, produced from early to midsummer and early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'William Kennett' (Clematis 'William Kennett')
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: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'William Kennett'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'William Kennett'

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clematis 'William Kennett' care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

See clematis pruning: group two

Propagation

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

Growing

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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