Clematis 'Kitty'

Scientific Name: Clematis × hybrida 'Kitty'​

Common Name: Kitty Clematis

Hardiness Zone: 4-9​

Hardiness Degree: Hardy to -30°F (-34°C)​

Blooming Season: Early to mid-summer, with potential reblooming in late summer to fall​

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy vine​

Characteristics:

• Features abundant, near-white flowers with a subtle green central bar and burgundy-tipped anthers

• Compact growth habit, reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters), making it ideal for containers and small garden spaces​

• Thrives in partial shade, suitable for shaded patios or courtyards​

• Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators​

• Extremely cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, ensuring reliable performance

Water: Prefers fertile, medium-moisture, well-drained soils; avoid waterlogging​

Fertilize: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms​

Spacing: Space plants 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) apart to accommodate their spread​

Height: Grows 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) tall​

Width: Spreads 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) wide​

Exposure: Thrives in partial shade; full sun may be tolerated but could reduce flowering​

Pruning: Belongs to pruning group 3; prune hard in late winter or early spring, cutting back stems to about 6 inches (15 cm) above the ground​