Clematis 'Kiri te Kanawa'

Clematis 'Kiri te Kanawa' has large, deep blue to violet coloured double blooms with creamy white stamens. The flowers are 6-8 in (15-20 cm) wide and bloom between June and September. Kiri te Kanawa Clematis is an hybrid variety bred by Barry Fretwell. This Double Blue Clematis is special because it has double blooms that appear on both, old wood and new growth.

Clematis vines are most often planted near a trellis, patio wall, or some structure for support. They can also be planted sprawling over shrubs, stumps, or through perennial gardens.

Clematis is best planted in a location where the foliage and flowers are mostly in the sun, but the roots are kept cool and moist in the shade. Consider using mulch around the root zone in summer and fall. Pruning Group: 2

Pruning Groups:
Group 1 – Flowers only on old wood (previous year). Prune after spring flowering.
Group 2 – Flowers on both old and new wood. Little pruning should be done for woody-stemmed members of this Group. If cut to the ground or pruned in fall or spring, flowering will be reduced or delayed, but not prevented.
Group 3 – Flowers only on new wood. Can be cut to the ground in fall or spring.