Clematis - Kilian Donahue

Clematis Kilian Donahue, Clematis 'Killian Donahue', is a wonderful new cultivar with a multicolor look! This early bloomer opens with ruby red centers that fade out to brilliant fuchsia bars, with orchid colored petal edges. As the 5" flowers age, they fade to lavender with pink bars. It almost appears as two clematis planted together, since the new and older flowers bloom together at the same time. An excellent repeat bloomer throughout the summer months. Clematis 'Killian Donahue' needs a supporting structure to grow properly. Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply a generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Very reliable performers once established; they take a season or two.