Clematis 'The President'

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Clematis 'The President' plant details

Clematis 'The President' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'The President'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: big flowers, cutting garden, repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'The President'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clematis 'The President' has been one of the most popular cultivars for more than 100 years thanks to its large deep purple-blue flowers and striking red-tipped stamens. It will bloom from June to September on 8-12 foot stems. Pruning group B2.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Raised by a Mr. Charles Noble in 1876, this RHS award winner is a widely popular early flowering Clematis. The large plush purple-blue blossoms are somewhat cupped and well-endowed with 6 to 8 wavy margined overlapping tepals. Lounging amongst dark green deciduous foliage that is bronze-toned when young, the 7 in. wide repeat blooming flowers offer additional enticements: pointed tips, silvery undersides, pronounced dark red anthers and open spiky seed heads. Whether scaling a column or pergola, or clambering upon silver or golden foliaged plants for heightened contrast, 'The President's color-rich compact habit earns our vote.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The President has rich, purple-blue slightly cupped flowers with contrasting pink and red stamens. Blooms over a very long season from late spring through late summer with only a brief break in midsummer. Charles Noble, England, 1876. Early, Large Flowered Clematis.