Clematis 'The President'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large, purple-blue flowers with handsome pointed petals and red centres from June to September. Since its introduction in the late 19th century this has been one of the most popular clematis. A free-flowering and reliable variety, it is ideal for training over a pergola or garden arch in full sun or partial shade. - Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Fleur de lys obelisk - rust
1.2m
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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Clematis 'Niobe'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Passiflora caerulea
blue passion flower
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis Crystal Fountain ('Evipo038') (PBR)
early large flowered clematis (group 2) (syn. Clematis 'Fairy Blue')
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm