The Clematis ‘Niobe’, Jackmanii x group, has dark red with gold anthers blooms that flower 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 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)