Climber

Clematis ‘The President’

Clematis 'The President'
Award Winner Hardiness H6

Clematis ‘The President’ is a dependable climber with cupped violet-blue flowers that shimmer with silvery tones on the reverse. Flowering in late spring and again in late summer, it provides a long season of colour. Medium in habit, it is awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and quality. Irish gardeners often select it as a classic choice for trellises and pergolas.

SKU: CLEM-90-Y

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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Max Spread
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Growth Habit
Uses support to grow upwards with twining or gripping stems.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−20 to −15 °C) Very cold-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Against Wall
Merits
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Clematis ‘The President’ Description

Planting Guide for Clematis ‘The President’

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Care guide for Clematis ‘The President’

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Uses for Clematis ‘The President’ & Garden Styles it suits

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