Clematis 'Niobe' ~ Niobe Clematis Vine Size:5 GALLON Crown rot is inevitable if

Crown rot is inevitable if planted to deep or in poorly drained soils

The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer

and aphids

3’ - 5’ (6' - 8' unpruned)

IMAGES: Photoset by Wendy Cutler

Clematis 'Niobe' ~ Niobe Clematis Vine Size:5 GALLON Crown rot is inevitable ifNiobe Clematis is a deciduous perennial vine that can be used for climbing or a groundcover and pointy green foliage with no fall color. The huge velvety deep red flowers with bright yellow stamen bloom on new and old wood all summer are followed by fluffy seed pods. Grows best with partial sun on the roots and full sun on the vines, moist well drained soils. Needs support to climb. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: 8' 12' Spread: 6 10' Spacing: 8