The President Clematis
Clematis 'The President'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant Description: Compact early-flowering climbing vine. Summer brings 4-6" rich purple blossoms with silvery underside. Attractive wispy seed heads appear after flowering. Group 2 type clematis. Requires some pruning to shape and to keep vine healthy.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Care: Climbing Vine (climbing or trailing plants): Prune regularly to promote health, remove overly tangled branches, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove diseased or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late
winter to early spring for most vines. With spring blooming vines, prune after the blooms are spent. Train on structures strong enough to support the vine. Some vines require more or less pruning than average depending on their growth habit.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-10' tall x 3' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Purple
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Tradition with a Twist
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
This plant belongs to clematis group 2 which means it is best to prune in early spring and again after the first display of flowers in early summer. The aim is to keep old growth and stimulate new growth.
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