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 CharacteristicsA beautiful flower from a strong climber that snakes its way up a narrow expanse.

CarePrune Pink Champagne™ as you would any clematis from group 2.

ProblemsWilt, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots, and stem cankers are common. Scale insects, whiteflies, earwigs, and aphids can occur.

• Genus : Clematis
• Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
• Light : Full Sun
• Moisture : Medium Moisture
• Growth Rate : Moderate
• Maintenance : Moderate
• Flower Color : Pink
• Characteristics : Showy Seed Heads
• Bloom Time : Spring
• Plant Type : Vines