Clematis Kaiser

The 'Kaiser' Clematis is a very recent Japanese variety, arrived in Europe in 2013 via Poland, still almost impossible to find in France. It bears very large intensely double flowers, composed of multiple tepals of a very bright pink, those in the centre, thinner and elliptical, sporting a magenta or even red colour, around a yellow-green heart. This flowering covers a good part of the vegetation in May-June. Charming, this variety prefers full sun where its colour will be richer. Its modest size is particularly suitable for ornamenting an obelisk or a small arch as well as for pot cultivation.

Clematis 'Kaiser' was born in Japan in 2010. This variety belongs, like all clematis, to the buttercup family, and is part of the group of hybrids that flower in summer on the curret year's shoots. It is a semi-woody and climbing perennial plant, which will not exceed 1.50 m (5ft) in height, with a spread of 1m² and rapid growth. It produces completely double flowers in May-June, reaching 10 to 14 cm (4 to 6in) in diameter. Their originality lies in the fact that the heart of the flower, occupied by stamens transformed into fusiform petals, becomes fuller as the flower matures, eventually revealing a greenish heart with yellow stamens. The colour of these flowers is more or less intense pink, depending on the temperature and sunshine. They cover the entire vegetation from 20 or 30 cm (8 or 12in) high to the top. The deciduous foliage is composed of small, opposite, dark green leaves, divided into at least 3 leaflets. This clematis appreciates sunny exposures and fresh soils. The plant clings to the support on its own through petioles transformed into tendrils.

Plant your clematis alongside your climbing roses to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. It is a diverse genus, with flowers in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Kaiser' is easily grown in the garden, welcoming morning glories and sweet peas on its branches for a season. Despite its modest size, it will be admired when placed in a beautiful jar, reigning over a balcony or next to an entrance door, welcoming visitors with its stunning flowering.