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Clematis Niobe

Clematis Niobe
Old Man's Beard, Virgin's Bower, Traveller's Joy, Leather Flower

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Flowering and vigorous climbing plant, with very large single flowers, a very dark red almost black when they bloom, turning red, centred on a bouquet of yellow stamens. This deciduous clematis has a bushy habit and is dense and compact, adorned with abundant medium green foliage. Flowering from June to September. Excellent in a container!
Flower size
13 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

The Clematis 'Niobe' is a variety of clematis with large flowers, known for its early and extended flowering, its compact habit that is well-suited for container gardening, and its very large velvety flowers that are particularly dark red, almost black when they first open. They bloom from the end of May and throughout the summer on a small climbing vine with a bushy, dense, and compact habit, adorned with abundant deciduous medium green foliage. Its purple flowers are perfectly complemented by grey or silver-leaved shrubs and look stunning in country-style bouquets.

Clematis belong to the family of Ranunculaceae. They are found in Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia, and North and Central America. The 'Niobe' variety, resulting from hybridisation, is a Polish creation dating back to 1970. It is a perfectly perennial, semi-woody climbing plant that will reach an average height of 2.50 m (8ft), with a minimum spread of 1.50 m (5ft). This clematis bears very large star-shaped flowers, measuring 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6in) in diameter, which appear on the current year's shoots from May to June, and continue blooming in successive waves until the end of summer. The flowers, larger during the first flush, are solitary or grouped in clusters. They have 4 to 6 rather thin and tapering sepals, which are very dark red when they first open, then fade to magenta. The centre of the flower is adorned with a beautiful bouquet of yellow stamens. The flowering is followed by decorative silvery-grey feathery fruits that persist until winter. The glabrous leaves are divided into 3 small leaflets of a vibrant green. This clematis clings to its support or the host plant using petioles transformed into tendrils.  

Plant your clematis alongside your climbing or rambling roses ('New Dawn', 'Mme Caroline Testout', 'Zéphirine Drouhin') to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. It is a diverse genus, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their ease of cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. Train this Clematis 'Niobe' to climb a silver-leaved willow (Salix repens argentea), an Elaeagnus, or an Olearia Traversii (if you live in a region with mild winters): the colour combination is superb! 

Tips : Avoid excessive fertilisation, as it stimulates foliage growth at the expense of flowers. In heavy soils, avoid mulching to prevent excessive moisture.

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Clematis Niobe (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis Niobe (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 13 cm
Fruit colour grey

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Cultivar

Niobe

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Old Man's Beard, Virgin's Bower, Traveller's Joy, Leather Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference836194

Planting and care

The Clematis 'Niobe' will appreciate a sunny or lightly shaded location. Plant it in a fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, shading the roots and the base of the stem (with a flat tile, for example). The clematis wilts in excessively wet soil. Plant it, with the root ball at an angle, covering it with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in a worked soil, lightened with good compost and coarse sand. After planting, cut back the clematis stems to about 30 cm (12in) from the base above a nice pair of buds. In the first few weeks, water regularly. However, be careful not to let the water stagnate as this can cause a fungus to develop at the collar. Mulch all clematis plants in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without squeezing them, until the plant can grip on its own. Clematis plants also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. After a few years, cover the base of your climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, this will reduce the risk of wilting while promoting the growth of vigorous shoots from the stump. Voles and grey worms can attack clematis plants and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential parasites of clematis plants.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
Type of support Pergola, Tree, Trellis, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions As it blooms on the branches of the year, its vegetation will be pruned to 20-30 cm (8-12in) from the ground, or from a thick stem on an older subject, above a healthy pair of buds, at the end of winter (March), before the start of vegetation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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