{"product_id":"clematis-the-president","title":"Clematis 'The President'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClematis 'The President'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic large flowering vine prized for its rich violet blue blooms accented by striking red anthers. Flowering in late spring with a second flush later in the season, it brings bold vertical color and elegance to trellises, fences, and garden structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 10 ft x 3 - 4 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring and late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clematis is a cultivated hybrid developed for ornamental use and is not native to North America but is widely grown for its large flowers and repeat blooming habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies that visit the open blooms for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws native bees and bumblebees which gather pollen from the prominent central stamens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 4 ft apart to allow vines to spread and climb without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for trellises, fences, arbors, and obelisks where it can climb and display its large flowers at eye level or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' (Panicle Hydrangea)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a soft green and white backdrop that highlights the deep violet blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosa 'Knock Out' (Landscape Rose)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers continuous color at the base and pairs well with the climbing habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fragrance and contrasting texture in sunny plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings vertical flower spikes that complement the clematis display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Helps shade the root zone with broad foliage while contrasting the vine above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45947845279905,"sku":"CLEMATIS THE PRESIDENT","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/thepffres.jpg?v=1674760051","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/clematis-the-president","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}