Clematis (KLEM-a-tis) is a member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family.

This genus includes approximately 250 species and numerous garden hybrids. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect and plant height.

The early flowers of Clematis Kilian Donahue open ruby red at the center of the flower fading to brilliant fuchsia and then orchid color at the edge of each petal.

The flowers fade to lavendar with a pink bar. It almost appears as two clematis planted together since two varying flowers bloom at the same time. Its dancing white anthers are burgundy tipped. It is an early bloomer and great repeat bloomer throughout the summer months.

Keep roots shaded and flowers in the sun! Give Clematis EVERYTHING at planting time...Manure, Bone Meal, Grandma's Jewelry, Fertilizer.

Plant an inch below soil. Then letterrrrrrrrrrrrip!!!

Zone 4-9.