Niobe Clematis Vine -Deep Ruby Red - Majestic - 2.5" Pot

CLEMATIS: Always called the "Queen of Vines ." nothing else makes the spectacular show of a clematis in full bloom. In almost all zones . these magnificent plants decorate mailboxes . trellises and porches with cascades of some of the most beautiful blooms in the flower kingdom . and they're not difficult to grow. There's no reason you can't add them to your landscape.Majestic . deep ruby-red summer flowers appearing almost black on opening . with golden-yellow centres and mid-green leaves. This compact . large-flowered clematis is perfect for growing in a container in partial shade. While it takes some time to establish the sight of the crushed velvet-like petals unfurling is well worth the wait. The seed heads are pretty . too . with their silvery-gray featherlike styles. There is an old saying with Clematis; "Tops in the sun and feet in the shade." In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants . planted around the base of the plant. Many people simply plant a ground cover like ivy . myrtle . or pachysandra around the plant to shade the base. Clematis does best in fertile . humus rich . well-drained soil. Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Feed once a month with a well balanced fertilizer during the growing season.