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Clematis 'The President'Old Man's Beard

Hardy Shrub

What is Hardy Shrub?
Woody plant, usually having a permanent framework of branches.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

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64% (5 Reviews)

A free flowering variety

Large velvety-purple blooms with silvery undersides

Suitable for almost any aspect

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Introduced in 1876

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Height Up to 300cm (118.1in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35.4in)

Hardy Shrub

patiowalls and fencescottage gardens

Sun or semi shade

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Description
A free flowering variety producing large velvety-purple blooms with silvery undersides from June through to September. The richly coloured blooms of Clematis 'The President' are followed by attractive silvery seed heads. Suitable for almost any aspect, this RHS AGM variety has maintained its popularity since its introduction in 1876. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+) (KC4993)

1 x 1.7 Litre Potted Plant (KF1698)

1 x 7cm Potted Plant (KF9600)

3 x 7cm Potted Plants (KF9601)

How to Grow
When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.
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Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season. This variety of clematis flowers in summer on new stems which develop from the previous year’s growth. Pruning should be undertaken in spring before active growth begins. When pruning group 2 Clematis, remove any damaged or dead stems entirely before cutting back the remaining stems to a pair of healthy buds. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant in order to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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