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.
