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Clematis 'Ken Donson' (Clematis 'Ken Donson')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 Years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Clematis 'Ken Donson'

Other names: Clematis 'Ken Donson'


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Genus: Clematis

Variety or cultivar: 'Ken Donson' _ 'Ken Donson' is a deciduous climbing shrub with large violet-blue flat flowers throughout summer.

Clematis 'Ken Donson' is: Deciduous

Flower: Violet, Blue in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

Habit: Climbing

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs

Specific diseases: Clematis wilt , Slime flux

General care

Propagation methods: Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Clematis 'Ken Donson' (Clematis 'Ken Donson') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.


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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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