Clematis Kiri Te Kanawa
Early Large Flowered Hybrid
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Zones 4-9
Grows 8 to 10 feet
Fretwell, UK.
A magnificent hybrid with large, deep blue double flowers on old and new growth. Clematis Kiri Te Kanawa was named for a famous opera singer from New Zealand who sang at the royal wedding of Charles and Diana; among many other accomplishments. The 6 inch deep blue flowers look great on a light background or in combination with a climbing rose like White Dawn. Pruning: 2