Clematis The President
Clematis The President
This heritage cultivar is a medium sized climber reaching just over 1m tall. The flowers however are huge, up to 18 cm in diameter. The sepals are a rich violet blue with the underneath being silvery. The stamens are deep pinkish red in color. The President flowers from early summer until autumn..
Pruning code 2
For sale in South Africa.
R500.00
A Bold Splash of Color for Every Garden
The President clematis is a true garden standout, known for its large, rich violet flowers. This eye-catching climber flowers from early-summer into autumn, providing months of striking color and visual interest. Its dark tones are especially effective when paired with light-colored flowers or foliage, making it a dynamic addition to both modern and traditional South African gardens.
Vigorous Growth with a Manageable Size
Growing to a height of 1 to 1.2 meters, The President is perfect for training up trellises planted in pots. Despite its strong flowering performance, it maintains a tidy, manageable habit that suits both large and small spaces. It thrives in full sun to part shade, and like most clematis, it appreciates cool, shaded roots—an easy fix with mulch or companion plantings.
Simple Care, Spectacular Results
This variety belongs to Pruning Group 2, meaning it’s easy to care for: just give it a light prune in late winter (July–August), cutting stems back to about 30 cm from ground level when dormant over winter. Otherwise prune back 1/3 and remove dead stems to create a taller plant. This encourages fresh, vigorous growth and maximizes the flower display. Its resilience and reliable blooming habit make The President an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
A Proven Performer in South African Conditions
Well-suited to a wide range of South African climates, The President performs best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and good air circulation. Its long flowering season and color make it ideal for creating beauty on balconies or in large pots. If you’re looking to add drama, depth, and long-lasting beauty to your garden, The President delivers with flair and dependability.
Shipped as 2-year-old plants in a 23cm pot. Please note that the plants will not necessarily have flowers on when shipped.
Plants will be sent without their stakes so that the height of the packaging can be reduced. Every package will be sent with growing and pruning instructions.
For sale in South Africa.
Shipping Countries: South Africa
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Shipping Policy
Clematis plants are shipped as 2-year-old plants in a 23cm pot. (as per shown under the specification tab).
Please note that the plants will not necessarily have flowers on when shipped.
Plants will be sent without their stakes so that the height of the packaging can be reduced. Every package will be sent with growing and pruning instructions.
Plants are normally shipped on a Monday - except when there are public holidays during the week - so as to avoid the chance they spend the weekend at a courier depot. We normally use the Courier Guy.
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43, Bronkhorstspruit Road, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa-
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