Clematis Clematis Nubia = 'Evipo079' (PBR) (Boulevard Series) (LL)

☠ Toxic to humans

🐾 Toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

Clematis Nubia, part of the Boulevard Series, displays a lush and opulent visual appeal. The plant is adorned with striking flowers that boast rich, velvety red petals, creating a bold and dramatic display in any garden. Each flower consists of a striking contrast provided by central tufts of stamen, which are often a lighter, creamier hue, adding depth and intricacy to the overall floral composition. Those velvety petals have a classic, broad, and overlapping form that gives the blooms a full, rounded shape, making them stand out with a regal presence among other plants. The foliage of Clematis Nubia is deep green, providing a perfect backdrop for the flowers and enhancing their visual impact. The leaves are composed in a way that creates a dense, textured canvas throughout the growing season, adding to the plant's lush appearance. It is a climbing plant that uses tendrils to attach to structures, which allows it to be versatile in how it is showcased in the garden, whether climbing up trellises, walls, or along fences, providing a vertical element of beauty.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Ranunculaceae.
- Synonyms
  Clematis 'Nubia', Boulevard Clematis 'Nubia'.
- Common names
  Clematis 'Evipo079'
Toxicity
- To humans
  Clematis, including the variety Clematis 'Nubia', is known to be mildly toxic to humans if any part of the plant is ingested. The plant contains compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, more severe symptoms such as excessive salivation and mouth ulcers. It is important to keep clematis out of the reach of children who might be tempted to chew on the plants. If someone is suspected of ingesting clematis, they should seek medical attention.
- To pets
  For pets, particularly dogs and cats, clematis, including the variety Clematis 'Nubia', presents a similar risk. The plant is considered to be mildly toxic and ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal distress with symptoms like drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. More severe symptoms may occur, particularly with larger amounts ingested. In the event that a pet ingests clematis, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Red
- Height
  6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 meters)
- Spread
  2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
- Plant type
  Climber
- Hardiness zones
  4-9
- Native area
  Garden Origin

Benefits

General Benefits
- Decorative Flowers: Clematis Nubia produces vibrant red flowers that add a splash of color to any garden or patio.
- Compact Growth: Suited for small spaces due to its compact climbing nature, making it ideal for urban gardens or small yards.
- Long Flowering Period: It has a long blooming season, typically from late spring to early autumn, providing extended interest in the garden.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care beyond occasional pruning to keep its shape and promote healthy growth.
- Versatile Planting: Can be planted in containers or in the ground, and used as a climber on fences, trellises, or walls.
- Cold Hardy: This variety is tolerant of colder climates, making it a sturdy addition to gardens in many regions.
- Attracts Wildlife: The flowers can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to the health of the local ecosystem.
- Improves Garden Structure: As a climbing plant, it can add vertical interest and structure to garden designs.
- Easy Propagation: Clematis Nubia can be propagated from cuttings, allowing gardeners to create more plants for other areas or to share with friends.
- Disease Resistance: Bred for resistance to common clematis diseases, reducing the need for chemical treatments.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Clematis Nubia can be trained to grow through large shrub roses or deciduous shrubs to provide a contrasting floral display during the blooming season.
- This variety of clematis can be used as a colorful cover for fences or unattractive garden structures, camouflaging them with its lush foliage and blooms.
- The vine can be grown in large containers with a supporting structure, which can be moved around to create different focal points in a garden or on a patio.
- Clematis Nubia can be used to create a natural privacy screen on a balcony or terrace when grown on trellises.
- The plant is ideal for growing in hanging baskets where its vines can cascade over the sides, displaying its stunning flowers at eye level.
- As a relatively compact variety, Clematis Nubia can be interplanted within a perennial bed to add vertical interest without overpowering other plants.
- The plant's foliage provides a lush background for displaying garden sculptures or art pieces that might otherwise be lost against a less vibrant backdrop.
- Clematis vines, including Nubia, can be trained to grow up and over garden arches, creating a dramatic and colorful entrance to different garden areas.
- They can be used in cut flower arrangements for short-term indoor decoration, bringing a touch of the garden's beauty inside the home.
- When grown on a frame, Nubia clematis can act as a living curtain to provide subtle shading on a sunny deck or porch.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Clematis is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Clematis is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Mental Agility: Clematis plants are often associated with cleverness and intellectual prowess, symbolizing the ability to navigate through challenges with ease and flexibility.
- Ingenuity: The intricate structure of the Clematis blooms might represent human ingenuity, inspiring inventiveness and creativity.
- Aspiration: With their climbing habit, Clematis can symbolize striving for higher goals and ambitions, both spiritually and materially.
- Beauty: The Clematis 'Nubia' is admired for its rich, velvety flowers, making it synonymous with beauty and visual splendor.
- Artistic Inspiration: The striking appearance of the Clematis can stimulate the imagination, making it a plant that represents inspiration, particularly in artistic endeavors.
- Protection: In some traditions, the Clematis plant is believed to offer protection, with its dense growth providing a safe haven or a retreat.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Clematis 'Nubia' from the Boulevard Series should be watered thoroughly once a week, ensuring that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. During the growing season, in hot and dry conditions, increase the frequency to twice a week. Use approximately one gallon of water per plant for each watering session to ensure deep soil hydration. It's crucial not to let the soil dry out completely, but also to avoid overwatering which can cause root rot.
Light
Clematis 'Nubia' thrives in conditions where it can receive around six hours of sunlight daily. It prefers a spot with some afternoon shade to protect it from the intense heat of the day. The best lighting conditions would be a location with bright, indirect light or morning sun and dappled shade in the afternoon to maintain vibrant flower colors and healthy growth.
Temperature
Clematis 'Nubia' grows best in temperatures ranging from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to protect the plant from temperature extremes; while it can survive a range between 25 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures outside this range can be detrimental. Ideally, plant Clematis 'Nubia' in a spot where the temperature remains within the optimal range throughout the majority of the year.
Pruning
Prune Clematis 'Nubia' to promote healthy growth and flowering. This variety generally requires light pruning; remove any dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring before active growth starts. Additionally, after the first flush of flowers, cutting back the tips of the stems can encourage a second bloom. Pruning time will vary depending on the local climate but aligns with the plant's growth cycle.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Clematis Nubia thrives in well-draining, moisture-retentive soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, ideally between 7.0 and 7.5. A suitable soil mix for this clematis would consist of loamy garden soil, compost, and perlite or grit for enhanced drainage.
Repotting
Clematis Nubia should generally be repotted every 2 to 3 years or when it outgrows its current container. Doing so in late winter or early spring is ideal, just before active growth starts.
Humidity & Misting
Clematis Nubia prefers a moderate humidity level. It is adaptable to outdoor conditions where natural humidity is present, so specific humidity requirements are not critical for this plant when grown outside.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Provide bright, indirect light, and a support for climbing.
- Outdoor
  Plant in sun to part shade, with roots shaded and cool.
- Hardiness zone
  4-9 USDA
Life cycle
The Clematis Nubia, part of the Boulevard Series, begins its life as a dormant, bare-root plant or a young nursery plant, which when planted in early spring will break dormancy as temperatures rise. It enters a vegetative stage, developing a strong root system and leafy stems, with care given to training it onto a trellis or support for climbing. The plant then progresses to the flowering stage in late spring to early summer (and possibly again in late summer), producing deep red flowers that attract pollinators and enhance its ornamental value. After flowering, the clematis may produce feathery seed heads, which contribute to its decorative look. As autumn approaches, growth slows and the plant enters senescence, with leaves starting to yellow and die back. The plant overwinters in a state of dormancy, with the cycle resuming the following spring when temperatures become conducive to new growth.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- The Clematis Nubia 'Evipo079' is commonly propagated through stem cuttings, a popular method for many varieties in the Clematis genus. The best time for taking cuttings is late spring to early summer when the plant is actively growing. To propagate using stem cuttings, a gardener would select a healthy piece of stem around 4 to 6 inches long (10 to 15 cm), making sure it has at least two sets of leaf nodes. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end can be dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root growth. The cutting is then planted in a well-draining soil mixture, with the remaining leaves above the soil surface. The soil should be kept moist, and the cutting should be placed in indirect light until roots have developed, which can take several weeks. Once the cutting has established a strong root system, it can be transplanted to its final location.