Dr. Ruppel Clematis is a compact deciduous climbing perennial vine with medium green foliage that blooms first on old wood then again on new wood. The large pale flowers with wide deep rose stripes and cream anthers bloom first in late spring and again in late summer. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Needs support.
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Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink+Red |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: Vulkano, 01 Waldreben, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Vulkano Uwe Horst Friese , Bremerhaven, A Blume Bilder 031be1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Captain-tucker, Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel', CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Photo by F. D. Richards, Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel', 2015
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
