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Clematis 'The President'

Hardy Shrub

What is Hardy Shrub?

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Introduced in 1876

Large velvety-purple blooms with silvery undersides

A free flowering variety

Suitable for almost any aspect

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Large star shaped velvety purple flowers will bloom in June and October. This hardy perennial has been around since 1876 and has always been a popular variety with its soft petals with a silver underside. They are suitable for most aspects so are quite versatile plants which will climb up and will look lovely in any garden. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.

Height Up to 300cm (118in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Hardy Shrub

patiowalls and fencescottage gardens

sun or semi shade

Flowering Months
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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+) (KC4993)
1 x 7cm Potted Plant (KF9600)
3 x 7cm Potted Plants (KF9601)
1 x 1.7 Litre Potted Plant (KF1698)

When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.
Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season. This variety of clematis flowers in summer on new stems which develop from the previous year’s growth. Pruning should be undertaken in spring before active growth begins. When pruning group 2 Clematis, remove any damaged or dead stems entirely before cutting back the remaining stems to a pair of healthy buds. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant in order to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture.

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