The President Clematis

Clematis ‘The President’ is a vigorous, deciduous climbing vine prized for its large, deep violet-blue flowers that open in early summer. Its blooms sit atop sturdy, woody stems and often rebloom lightly in late summer. Thriving in full sun to part shade when the roots are kept cool and moist, it quickly covers trellises, arbours or fences, delivering dramatic vertical colour with minimal effort.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Clematis ‘The President’
• Common name: The President Clematis
• Hardiness zones: 4–8
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade (roots shaded/cool)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
• Water needs: Moderate; maintain even moisture at root level
• Size at maturity: 2–3 m tall × 1–2 m wide (6–10 ft × 3–6 ft)
• Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring (Group 2) to remove dead wood and encourage blooms
• Flower colour: Deep violet-blue
• Bloom time: Early summer with occasional late-summer rebloom
• Advantages: Large, long-lasting flowers; strong climbing habit; minimal pruning; ideal for vertical accents