Clematis 'Dr Ruppel' (Dr Ruppel Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Dr Ruppel'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-4 - 5
Height2.5 - 4 m
Spread1.5 - 2.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClimbing.
LandscapeWall-side borders, courtyard, cottage, informal gardens and container planting.
PropagationLayering and semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained, sand, clay, chalk and loam soils. Prefers alkaline and neutral soils.
PestsClematis disease such as clematis slime fux and clematis wilt or powdery mildews.
Flower DescriptionLarge, star-shapped flowers, 14 - 22 cm in diameter and are borne in early summer and again late summer-early autumn. Tepals are wide with a central bar and have slightly wavy edges.
Colour DescriptionTepals are a pale pink with a deep reddish-pink central bar. The foliage is green.

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