Clematis 'Dr Ruppel'

This darker version of 'Bee's Jubilee' has large flowers that can reach up to 8" across and it has the blooming power to produce more than just a few! Each beefy bloom is composed of deep rose-pink petals bearing a broad cherry bar and slightly ruffled edges. These large blooms are suitable as a cut flower and its attractive seed heads are a nice addition to a late spring or late summer bouquet because, like many of the large-flowered hybrids, this one blooms twice, first in May and June, and then again in September. 'Dr. Ruppel's' compact yet aggressively growing vine makes it a great choice for large containers or to dress up a patio rail. No matter what, providing a trellis or some other strong support and mulching around its roots to keep them cool and happy will make 'Dr. Ruppel' perform like a champ! Pruning Class 2.