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- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 8 - 12 Feet
- Width 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 4-9
- Pruning Group 2
Clematis ‘The President’ is a best-seller for good reason! Everyone loves its big, beautiful blooms, hardy disposition, and a climbing habit that is vigorous, yet not overactive. The large flowers feature a saturated purple hue that pops against the dark-green foliage. These gorgeous flowers bloom from June through September, enticing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to their spiky purple anthers at the center.
A must-have vine in Zones 4-9, clematis The President is perfect for growing up a tall trellis, fence, or artistic obelisk trellis. The non-stop summer bloom makes these a perfect focal point for entryways, decks, patios, and showcase gardens. This clematis variety can reach heights up to 12’, so it requires sturdy support, but is not such a vigorous grower that it overpowers its neighbors or trellises.
The President Clematis Care
A classic clematis in both looks and care, The President requires shaded roots and sun-drenched leaves to look its best. Pune, mulch and fertilize every spring. Plant in well-drained soil and avoid over-watering. Keep consistently moist, watering when the top 1-2” of soil is dry to the touch. Provide a trellis or support for it’s climbing growth habit.
The President clematis is in pruning group 2, which means it blooms on both new and old growth. Prune after the first flush of flowers have faded to encourage a new batch of blooms. Prune again in late winter or early spring to keep the plant tidy, healthy, and in flower.
The President Clematis Spacing
Clematis The President is a vigorous climber, so provide room for this vine to grow. Plant 2’ apart from other plants.
The President Clematis Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Plant Type: Vine |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Feet |
| Mature Width: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Climbing |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Seasonal Interest: Late Spring To Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbits |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Reblooming |
| Uses: Trellis, Wall, Combination Containers, Focal Point, Screening |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Clematis ‘The President’ |
- SKU:
- CLETP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.