Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Clematis
'Doctor Ruppel'
climbing leather flower
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' is a confident and expressive climbing leather flower, bringing colour, scale, and rhythm to vertical planting schemes. This deciduous climber grows to around 3.5 metres, its fresh green foliage forming a lush framework for the impressively large blooms that follow. From early summer, Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' produces striking flowers measuring 14–22cm across, each one boldly patterned yet beautifully balanced. The tepals are a rich purplish pink, accented by a wide, deep reddish-pink central bar that draws the eye straight to the heart of the flower. Slightly wavy edges soften the overall look, lending movement and a gently ruffled elegance that catches the light.
After its first flush, Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' rests briefly before returning with a second display from late summer into early autumn, extending interest when many climbers begin to fade. This repeat flowering makes Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' particularly valuable for covering pergolas, fences, arches, or obelisks with sustained colour. It performs best in sun or partial shade, with cool, shaded roots and shelter from strong winds to protect its generous blooms. Vigorous without being overwhelming, Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' suits gardeners who enjoy plants with presence and personality, offering a dependable structure and a long season of richly coloured flowers that feel both classic and quietly dramatic.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' (EL)
- Flower colour
- Purple, pink, violet
- Established height
- 1-3m+
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Climbing
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Dappled shade
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
Climbing habit
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