The President Clematis Vine - Deep Purple - 2.5" Pot

CLEMATIS: Always called the "Queen of Vines ." nothing else makes the spectacular show of a clematis in full bloom. In almost all zones . these magnificent plants decorate mailboxes . trellises and porches with cascades of some of the most beautiful blooms in the flower kingdom . and they're not difficult to grow. There's no reason you can't add them to your landscape.Deep purple . huge 7-8 inch flowers. A continuous bloomer too!

There is an old saying with Clematis; "Tops in the sun and feet in the shade." In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants . planted around the base of the plant. Many people simply plant a ground cover like ivy . myrtle . or pachysandra around the plant to shade the base. Clematis does best in fertile . humus rich . well-drained soil. Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Feed once a month with a well balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Hardy in zones 4-8. Blooms June through September. Height: 8-10'.