Early-flowered
Clematis 'Kaen'
Clematis 'Kaen'
Early-flowered
Clematis 'Kaen'
Clematis 'Kaen'
| Color of flowers | bright red |
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| Flowering month | V, VI, VIII, IX V, VI, VIII, IX |
| Aspect | S, E, W |
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| Frost hardiness | 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9 |
A Japanese, intriguing variety of bright red, full and semi-full flowers ranging 8-14cm in diameter. Irregular sepals, wide and lanceolate, with wavy edges and pointy tips. Bright red with pink bar in the middle, lighter at the base and with green spots showing mostly on the outside whorls. Stamens have dark pink filaments and light yellow anthers. Blooms in second half of May till June and again – less generously – in August – July. Reaches 2-2,5 m height. Attaches itself to the support by means of twining leaf petioles. Suitable for growing along fences, arbours, trellises, poles and other kinds of garden supports. It could climb over natural supports as deciduous or coniferous shrubs as well as over dwarf shrubs not requiring hard pruning. Thrives in sunny sites. Looks especially attractive displayed against dark background. Suitable for container cultivation.