Clematis x 'The President'
The President Clematis
- Award-winning
- Large, 7" blooms
- Category: Perennial, Vine
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 8-10 ft
- Spread: 2-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A long-time, award-winning (RHS Award of Garden Merit) selection that has been loved for years. 'The President' has large, 7", blueish-purple flowers with red anthers that profusely blooms from May through September. Flowers grow on both new and old growth, while showy seed heads develop in the fall. Grow this climber on a trellis, wall, or fence.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Clematis x 'The President'
Grow in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Performs best in full sun to part shade. Remove all dead material above the buds and clean out any old or mildewed foliage in the early spring.