- Botanical name: Clematis 'Niobe'
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Bred in Poland and introduced to this country in 1975, Clematis ‘Niobe’ is a popular clematis. It produces its deep claret-red flowers over a long period, from early spring to autumn. It’s perfect for training up a trellis or obelisk in a mixed sunny border.
Grow Clematis ‘Niobe’ in moist but well-drained soil. To enjoy the deepest colouration of these, plant in a shady spot. Falling into Pruning Group Two, remove any dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring and cut remaining stems back to the highest pair of strong-growing buds. As new growth appears in mid-spring, train this to fill any gaps.
How to grow Clematis 'Niobe'
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Plant size
2.3m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
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Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clematis 'Niobe' and wildlife
Clematis 'Niobe' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Clematis 'Niobe' poisonous?
Clematis 'Niobe' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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