Clematis 'Niobe' (Niobe Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Niobe'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 to -15
Height2 - 3 m
Spread2 - 3 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGround cover.
PropagationLayering and semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drianed soils. Deer and black walnut tolerant.
PestsSusceptible to wilt/stem rot, powdery mildew, leaf spots, rust and viruses. Potential insect pets include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionFluffy seed clusters.
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, simple to compound leaves.
Flower DescriptionProfuse, single flowers that are 15 cm wide with 6 sepals. It flowers from late spring to early autumn.
Colour DescriptionDark ruby flowers with greenish-yellow sepals that mature to a wine-red colour.
Texture DescriptionFlowers are velvety in texture.

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