Nubia clematis

This clematis is part of the ‘Boulevard Collection' and boasts stunning dark red flowers with darker red anthers on a full, bushy plant.


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Nubia
COURTESY OF DONAHUE’S CLEMATIS

How long has it been on the market?
Introduced in 2014 in Europe

Consumer care requirements:
This clematis requires a hard prune in early spring down to about 8 inches.

Habit:
Stunning dark red flowers with darker red anthers on a full, bushy plant. Very free flowering, with flowers that are 5 to 6 inches.

Grows to height/width:
4 to 5 feet

Sun/shade requirements:
Full to partial sun

USDA Zone:
Zone 4

Display tip:
Clematis can be grown in 18-inch or larger containers, and will reach a height of 4 to 5 feet. Add annuals at the base to shade the root.

Key features:
This clematis is part of the ‘Boulevard Collection.’ Varieties in this collection are compact plants that provide instant color in the garden with multiple blooms. They bloom late spring through late summer and will bloom again in autumn. Boulevard Clematis are ideal for containers and trellises.

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