Description
The President Clematis is a classic heritage vine cherished by Massachusetts gardeners for its long-lasting, deep purple-blue blooms. With striking star-shaped flowers that appear from early summer to the first frost, it provides season-long color and visual drama. This vigorous variety thrives when trained along fences, trellises, or arbors, bringing vertical interest to even the smallest garden spaces. The President Clematis performs best in full sun to part shade with roots kept cool and moist.
This is a Type 1 clematis, meaning it blooms on old wood, so pruning should be minimal and done just after flowering to maintain its shape. The President Clematis is a low-maintenance option that rewards with spectacular blooms and even attracts hummingbirds to your Massachusetts garden. Its twining habit makes it ideal for screening or accent planting, and it also grows well in large containers. With its robust growth and rich color, it adds timeless elegance to New England landscapes.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Other Names: Clematis 'The President'
Color: blue/purple
Light: full sun
Watering: around an inch a week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: twining, trailing habit
Plant Type: multi-stemmed deciduous woody vine
Mature Size: height (10'), Spread (24″)
Blooming Season: early summer – early fall
Growth Rate: medium
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