Doctor Ruppel clematis
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 10 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, red center, yellow stamens
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Doctor Ruppel' clematis (Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel') is a vine for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Pink blooms with a red center and yellow stamens open in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Limelight hydrangea, Green Spice coral bells, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.