Clematis (Group 2)

Clematis The President

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to September
• Flower colour: rich purple
• Other features: N/A
• 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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.