Pink Champagne™ clematis (Clematis 'Kakio')
Genus:
Clematis
Pink Champagne™ (‘Kakio’) is one of the earliest large-flowered clematis to bloom. As the name implies, this variety boasts bubbly, bright pink tepals with pale centers and bright yellow stamens. Pink Champagne™ is a strong climber with a fairly narrow expanse, meaning it works well in tight spaces. I grow this variety alongside my garden gate in a cramped space that is less than a foot wide. The stems shoot straight up, making a beautiful pink exclamation point.
-Richard Hawke, Big blooming clematis, Fine Gardening issue #146
Noteworthy Characteristics:
A beautiful flower from a strong climber that snakes its way up a narrow expanse.
Care:
Prune Pink Champagne™ as you would any clematis from group 2.
Problems:
Wilt, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots, and stem cankers are common. Scale
insects, whiteflies, earwigs, and aphids can occur.
Overview
Height
7 feet
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Runs
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun Only
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Moderate
Characteristics
Showy Flowers,
Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Type
Vines