Hardiness is built into our new series of clematis additions from the Kivistik family. These world-renowned Estonian growers breed clematis to tolerate harsh Baltic winters. The result? Incredibly hardy clems that bloom early, with gorgeous flowers welcoming you to the season of beauty ahead.
Ilka produces a profusion of cheerful flowers in early spring. These large blooms come in a pale bluish lilac, with contrast red stamens. Nuance develops on the mid-rib of each sepal as the flower matures, and that hint of color is sure to draw the eye and a smile. You’ll never be bored with these large flowers, blooming outward in a classic shape. Ilka is perfect for mid- or back-of-border planting, and kicks off the start of your clematis blooming season beautifully. Clematis Ilka
In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW category. It blooms best on old vines. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.
Botanical Name:Clematis ‘Ilka’
Form:Vine, medium plant, large flower
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:5 – 9 feet
Spread:36 – 48 inches
Spacing:36 – 48 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-8
Flowering Date:Spring
Planting Instructions:YELLOW group vining clematis (potted, dormant or bareroot) should be planted 2-4″ deeper than the current crown. This means you will plant roots, crown and come of the stem under the soil
Shipped:4″ POT
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Purple
Flower Form:Upward and outward facing, classic disc shape
Pruning:In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW pruning category. It blooms best on old vine. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.
Soil Requirement:Well-drained
Watering Requirement:Water deeply and regularly
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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