Niobe Clematis
Clematis x 'Niobe'
Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tus
SKU #02746
| Description | An outstanding vine with leathery, textured, green foliage and large, brilliantly colored, wine-red blooms. This robust, bushy grower makes a fine groundcover or quick cover for arbors, fences or tall shrubs. Roots prefer a cool, sheltered setting that allows top growth some sun exposure. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring and summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing bushy vine; stems reach only 8 to 12 ft. long. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | Because of its long flowering period - from late spring to early autumn - 'Niobe' is beautiful in a mixed border of perennials and woody plants. Provide support for its twining leaf stems or let it make its own way among shrubs. Its deep red flowers won't fade in the sun. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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