About the Clematis -
Niobe :
The Clematis ‘Niobe’, Jackmanii x group, has dark
red with gold anthers blooms that flower in June to
July and range in height of 6-10’ and has a spread
of 3’. The red flowers are approximately 6-8” wide.
Clematis ‘Niobe’ received the Award of Garden Merit
from the Royal Horticultural Society and one can see
why. The foliage is dark green and makes a great
contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers
full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a
well-drained area.
It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this
perennial until it is fully established. Clematis
‘Niobe’ needs a supporting structure to grow
properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The
tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots
prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily
mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady
area. (Restricted States: AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, OR,
OT, WA)
