The President Clematis is an early blooming deciduous climbing perennial vine with dark green foliage that blooms first on old wood then again on new wood. The large deep purple-blue flowers with red tipped anthers bloom first in early spring and again in late summer. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Needs support.
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Type:
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Perennial, Vine
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Height:
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8’ - 10’
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Spread:
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2’ - 4'
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Spacing:
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3’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: Wouter Hagens, Clematis The president A, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Emőke Dénes, Clematis 'The President' - London 2, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, Clematis 'The President' 5 2021 Clematis- (51209364266), CC BY-SA 2.0, (4) Kelly Martin., Clematis 'The President', Niles, Illinois - 20060527, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
