Large, deep violet-blue flowers bloom in eary summer on old growth & again in late summer on new growth on this vigorous, elegant, reliable vine. ‘The President’ is in Pruning Group 2 & can be cut back to 6 - 9 buds in late winter/early spring. Appreciates 3” of mulch to keep roots cool. H:8-12’ / W: Varies / Z: 4