Description
CLEMATIS ‘Niobe’ is one of the most striking and dramatic large‑flowered clematis cultivars, celebrated for its deep, velvety crimson‑red blooms that appear from early summer into early autumn. The flowers open almost black‑red, gradually developing a rich ruby tone as they mature, each centred with a contrasting cluster of golden‑yellow stamens. This bold colour makes ‘Niobe’ a standout choice for gardeners seeking a clematis with real visual impact.
Key Features:
Propagation method: Vegetative soft-wood cuttings.
Substrate: Jiffy peat-free propagation Mix.
Plug Size: 3.5cm.
Production system: Grown without artificial light or heating for hardened plants.
Flowers: Deep velvet‑red, almost black on opening, with golden‑yellow stamens.
Foliage: Deciduous, mid‑green leaves that provide a clean backdrop to the dramatic blooms.
Flowering period: Early summer to early autumn – Long, reliable flowering season with consistent colour
Height: Up-to 250cm at maturity.
Spread: Up-to 150cm at maturity.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions.
Pollinator value: Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects.
Sensory value: Ideal for SEND gardens and therapeutic planting schemes.
Ecological impact: Grown in peat-free substrate with no artificial inputs, pollinator and wildlife-friendly.
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability, ornamental value, and strong garden performance.
Planting & Care:
Prefers full sun or light shade & moist but well‑drained alkaline to neutral soils.
Mulch in autumn to protect roots in colder climates.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushiness as per RHS’s Group 2 pruning guide.
Ideal for containers, covering fences, pergolas, arches, and Pollinator/Wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Commercial Notes:
CLEMATIS ‘Niobe’ are supplied as strong, well-rooted, hardy plug plants ready for potting into pots up-to 2lt formats.
Ideal for nursery, and wholesale formats and performs well in peat-free and organic programs.
Suitable for wildlife-friendly, and sustainable product ranges.
