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Clematis 'Niobe' (Clematis 'Niobe')
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Niobe'
Other names
Clematis 'Niobe'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Niobe' _ 'Niobe' is a moderate climber with large, open deep-red (almost black) velvet flowers with yellow anthers in great profusion through summer.
Clematis 'Niobe' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Dark-red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in early spring.
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Niobe' (Clematis 'Niobe') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Niobe'
Other names
Clematis 'Niobe'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Niobe' _ 'Niobe' is a moderate climber with large, open deep-red (almost black) velvet flowers with yellow anthers in great profusion through summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard in early spring.
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Niobe' (Clematis 'Niobe') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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