Clematis napaulensis
'Niobe'
Niobe Clematis
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Clematis |
Species |
napaulensis |
Cultivar |
'Niobe' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Vine |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 6 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 °C |
Temperature (°F) |
-4 °F |
Height |
2 - 3 m |
Spread |
2 - 3 m |
Landscape |
A vine suited to some form of garden support such as a fence, arbour or tree trunk. |
Cultivation |
Full sun to partial-shade in moist, well-drained soils. Deer and black walnut tolerant. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust and viruses. Potential insect pets include aphids, vine weevils, slugs, snails, scale and earwigs. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Opposite, simple to compound leaves. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Layering and semi-hardwood cuttings. |