Cestrian's Garden
CLEMATIS THE PRESIDENT
Common Name: Clematis
Genus: Clematis
Cultivar: 'The President'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Height: 300cm
Spread: 100cm
Introduced by Charles Noble in 1876, 'The President' holds its own among modern varieties and is holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Its rich purple flowers are produced from late spring to early autumn and are followed by spiky seedheads. The plant's compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens and for growing containers. To prune, remove any dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring and cut remaining stems back to the highest pair of strong-growing buds. To encourage blooms to cover the whole plant, train the stems so that they're evenly spaced on their support. As new growth appears in mid spring, train this to fill any gap
