Clematis napaulensis 'Niobe' (Niobe Clematis)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Species | napaulensis |
| Cultivar | 'Niobe' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Vine |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | -4 °F |
| Height | 2 - 3 m |
| Spread | 2 - 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | A vine suited to some form of garden support such as a fence, arbour or tree trunk. |
| Propagation | Layering and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade in moist, well-drained soils. Deer and black walnut tolerant. |
| Pests | Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust and viruses. Potential insect pets include aphids, vine weevils, slugs, snails, scale and earwigs. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Opposite, simple to compound leaves. |
Photographs
Clematis napaulensis ‘Niobe’, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Clematis napaulensis ‘Niobe’, leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.