Clematis Niobe: description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care, reviews with photos

Niobe Clematis is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, it is a perennial herbaceous plant. In the wild, it grows in countries with a subtropical or temperate climate. In Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the flower is also grown, thanks to the efforts of breeders. They brought out the winter-hardy variety Niobe. To successfully plant a crop, properly care for it, you should read the tips below.

Description and features

Clematis is a perennial hybrid flower with vine shoots growing up to 3 meters tall. The plant is held on the planes due to strong tendrils. The leaves are trifoliate, rich emerald.

Large inflorescences with a diameter of 15 cm in various shades of red: burgundy, raspberry, purple. In the middle there are elongated stamens of a bright yellow tone, along the edges of 6 petals there is a slight curl. Pollen starts from the 2nd year, lasts from June to November. Supports are required to support long vines, depending on the artistic composition conceived by the garden owner. Clematis is planted along high fences, trees, on arches.

These varieties of clematis are distinguished by the method of pruning:

first group - the formation of flower ovaries is carried out only on last year's vines;
second group - pollen on growths of the current year, partly on the branches of the past;
third group - buds bloom only on vines grown in the current season.

Clematis is a capricious plant in terms of care, but if desired, even an inexperienced gardener can grow it. It can be planted in the garden or at home to decorate balconies, gazebos.

Origin of variety

Large-flowered clematis niobe was bred by Polish breeder W. Knoll in 1975. It belongs to the group "Jacquman". Culture gained popularity in the CIS countries in the 1980s.

Landing

Clematis should be planted according to the standard scheme for planting vines. The variety does not imply special agrotechnical nuances.

Seat Requirements

It is advisable to plant clematis in lighted places, with no drafts. The culture grows well in partial shade.

Selection and soil preparation

The soil should be fertile, moist, loose, well-drained. Moisture stagnation, acidic soil are unacceptable, otherwise the vine will develop poorly or not bloom.

2 weeks before planting, plow the soil with a spade bayonet to remove weeds and improve aeration.Mulch with compost, sawdust or tree bark. Immediately before planting, loosen the ground by half a bayonet of a chopper. If the soil is acidic, add sand, humus to it, arrange proper drainage.

Timing

Depending on the climatic conditions of the region, clematis is planted in the off-season. In the North, landing is carried out in the spring, in the southern regions - in the fall. It is advisable to plant rhizomes from mid-April to the last days of May, from September to the first half of October.

Selection and preparation of planting material

The main rule when selecting seedlings is to buy them only from trusted sellers or nurseries specializing in the production of ornamental climbing plants. When buying, you should pay attention to the trim group. Choose clematis seedlings without damage, traces of diseases, beetles. They should be strong, he althy looking.

Before planting clematis, sort the seedlings again. After, place it in a solution to stimulate the development of the rhizome "Matador", "Epin" for 30 minutes.

Plant pattern

Transfer clematis seedlings to warm ground, having previously dug holes at a distance of 1 meter. Their depth should be 50 cm, a layer of drainage from pebbles and gravel is laid out on the bottom. After that, put humus, compost, sand and peat in the holes, this will give the earth fertility. Tamp the soil next to the clematis, pour plenty of water. Mulching the soil is a must.

Care

You need to take care of clematis regularly. He needs timely watering, loosening, shelter for the winter, pruning. It is also important to process the vine from diseases, harmful beetles.

Irrigation

Clematis is watered as the soil dries up. It is advisable to irrigate the vine with settled water. There should be no stagnant moisture; normally, 2 waterings per week are carried out. 10 liters of water are added to 1 square meter.

Loosening and weeding

In autumn and spring, you should mulch the ground with green manure, dig up the area around the climbing plant on the floor of the shovel bayonet. Loosening is carried out in parallel with the elimination of weeds 3 times a month.

Feeding

Clematis is fertilized with organics, minerals, in the spring. During active growth and pollen, it is fed with complex compounds, including phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium.

Crop group

Clematis Niobe pruned in the third group. In autumn, the shoots are shortened thoroughly, leaving 2-3 knots above the ground. In mid-latitudes, plants survive the winter safely under a thick layer of mulch, and in the North - under shelters. In the South, the vine is shaped according to the second pruning group, which allows you to increase the flowering period and get the first flowers on the saved branches from the previous season.

Shelter for the winter

Clematis is famous for its increased resistance to cold, withstands frosts down to -40 degrees. To insure, you can use warming shelters from a layer of sawdust 20 cm, peat - 10 cm.

Disease and pest control

Liana has an average immunity to diseases, beetles, sometimes it is affected by sudden pathologies, pest invasions. Experienced gardeners recommend carrying out preventive treatments in the spring with chemicals such as Fundazol, Aktelik, copper sulfate, Bordeaux liquid. Also, proper care allows you to enhance the protective properties of the culture.

Reproduction

Clematis is bred 5-6 years after planting. You can propagate it by cuttings, dividing the bush, rooting layering. The variety usually propagates by the first method. From an adult bush, in spring or early June, petioles up to 20 cm long are cut, with 3-4 he althy buds, planted in a separate place or in a container for rooting.In autumn, they are covered before the onset of cold weather. In the spring they plant them in a separate place.

Decorative use

For garden decoration, clematis is perfect. It harmonizes with green bushes, daisies, petunias, the Astrov family. You can plant a vine in tandem with trees of medium height.

Multi-tiered compositions are created from clematis, gardens and parks are decorated with it.

Reviews

Gardeners speak positively about Clematis Niobe, their feedback will help you learn more about the plant.

Pavel Cherkasov, 69, Vinnitsa

Hello! I grow clematis Niobe on the arch of the entrance gate, I am delighted with it. The plant blooms with chic flowers, creates a romantic atmosphere. I learned about the variety from a magazine in 2003.

Roman Pavlov, 48, Sumy

Greetings! There are only positive impressions about the variety of clematis Niobe. I use it to decorate the gazebo in the country. Blooms lush, raspberry from early summer until frost.

Larysa Ukupnik, 60 years old, Dnipro

Hi everyone! In the spring of 2005, I bought seedlings of Niobe clematis on the market, since then it has been flaunting in my garden. Landed along the garage, as a decoration. The plant is not particularly demanding in care, apart from pruning.