Clematis 'The President'

Clematis

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Huge, rich purple-blue flowers have dark reddish-purple anthers. Blooms are 6-8" in May and June with slightly smaller flowers July to September. Attractive seed head. Vigorous. Long blooming. Easy to grow.

Height

8-12'

Spread

vine

Growth Habit

CLIMBING (vine)

Landscape Application:

Adds vertical interest to fences, trellises and mail boxes. Sprawls through shrub or small tree.

Clematis 'The President' Plant Care:

Prune Group 2B. Blooms simultaneously and continuously on previous and new season growth. Prune lightly after blooming to shape if necessary.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Clematis Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Nature Attraction

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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