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The President Clematis

Clematis 'The President'

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Overview

The President Clematis (Clematis 'The President') is a vigorous climbing perennial, prized for its large, rich purple-blue flowers, blooming profusely in early summer and again in early fall. This hardy vine reaches up to 10 feet tall with a spread of 3 feet, suitable for trellises and arbors. Plant in well-drained soil, with the base shaded and the foliage in full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering. Hardy to Zone 4.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Vine
The President Clematis (Clematis 'The President') — These flowers emerge in profusion from late spring into early summer

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Ranunculaceae

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The President Clematis (Clematis 'The President') — vine for full or half
The President Clematis (Clematis 'The President') — blooming profusely in early summer and again in early fall
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