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Clematis 'Kingfisher'

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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Cultivar: Kingfisher
Additional cultivar information: (PP18104; Evipo037)
Hybridized by Olesen/Evison; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2006

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Group:
Early Large-flowered

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color:
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet

Flower Fragrance:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Shape:
Single

Bloom Diameter:
Large - 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Pruning Groups:
Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering

Patent Information:
Patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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By Lynda_45

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1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Lynda_45	On Jul 13, 2009, Lynda_45 from Jacksonville, NC (Zone 8b) wrote: I'm a total novice to "Clems",but when I received this one, it was already the lorgest one out of four. Shortly after that, it bloomed.This "Kingfisher" was the only one, except for the "Niobe" that bloomed so quickly.I love the color "True blue"
Neutral	Joan	On Jul 12, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Some resources list all parts of all Clematis species poisonous if ingested. The toxic principal is Anemonin, and symptoms after ingestion include intense burning sensation in the mouth and mouth ulcers. Dermatitis and skin irritation has also been recorded, as have allergies and hay fever type symptoms from pollen inhalation. We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.