A compact Japanese cultivar also known as ‘Kakio’. Early blooming, rose pink with darker pink edges. Keep the roots cool and shaded by other plants or with stones. Ideal for small gardens.6 – 8′ Botanical Name- Clematis Pink Champagne Pronunciation- klih-MAT-iss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- May – June / September Companion Plants- Salvia ‘Bumbleberry’ – color synergy, pink palette Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds (some tubular-flowered species) Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP1 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune according to group type; keep roots cool and watered, fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Pruning depends on the type. Group 1 (spring bloomers): prune after flowering. Group 2 (repeat bloomers): light pruning in late winter. Group 3 (summer bloomers): cut back to the ground in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after the first bloom; moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage with compost to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
