Clematis 'The President'
Delicate violet blooms
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Clematis 'The President'
- Classic clematis with delicate violet blooms
- Free flowering for colour all summer long
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Pruning Group 2 - Prune lightly for repeat flowering
- Distinctive pointed petalsÂ
- Perfect twined around a trellis
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Clematis 'The President' is well-suited for container growth in a large, well-drained pot of at least 45 cm depth.
How big does it get?
Clematis 'The President' typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 3 metres and spreads about 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
Clematis 'The President' prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally with its roots kept cool and shaded.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Clematis 'The President' prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally with the roots kept cool and shaded.
How much watering does this plant need?
Clematis 'The President' requires regular watering to keep its roots cool and soil moist, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Clematis 'The President' belongs to pruning group 2. This means it flowers on both the previous year's growth and new growth. Prune in late winter or early spring by cutting back to a pair of healthy buds, and again after the first flush of flowers.
How hardy is this plant?
Clematis 'The President' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C across the UK.
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