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Clematis - Niobe
  Clematis - Niobe The Clematis ‘Niobe’, Jackmanii x group, has dark red petals with gold anthers that blooms 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 prominent dark red flowers of this clematis are outstanding and bloom heavily from late spring to late summer. 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) With its velvety petals and vigorous growing habit, this is a “must have” clematis! * Vigorous grower * Dark foliage * Heavy bloomer
  
      
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