Doctor Ruppel Clematis 1 Live Plant – 1 Quart Pot – Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel'

Doctor Ruppel Clematis (Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel') is a deciduous, large-flowered climbing perennial admired for its striking pink blossoms, prominent rose-pink central stripes, and elegant vining growth habit. This ornamental clematis produces colorful flowers that make it suitable for trellises, arbors, garden fences, and decorative vertical plantings.

During late spring to early summer, Doctor Ruppel Clematis produces large, star-shaped flowers with pale pink petals marked by deeper rose-pink central bars. The flowers typically feature contrasting light-colored stamens and may appear again later in the growing season under favorable conditions. Its compound green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the colorful blooms, while its climbing stems use leaf stalks to attach to suitable supports.

Doctor Ruppel Clematis generally performs best in full sun to partial shade, with adequate sunlight supporting flowering. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and benefits from a relatively cool root environment. Its climbing habit makes it suitable for vertical garden features, mixed perennial borders, and outdoor containers equipped with appropriate support.

You will receive one live Doctor Ruppel Clematis plant in a 1 quart nursery pot.

Pot Size: 1 Quart (QT).

Shipping height is not specified.

Plant Form: Young nursery-grown climbing perennial vine.

The plant is supplied as a young vine rather than a mature flowering specimen. Actual stem length, branching, foliage density, flower bud formation, and overall appearance may vary according to nursery growth and seasonal conditions.

Doctor Ruppel Clematis is deciduous and naturally enters winter dormancy. Plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, or without flowers depending on the season. Flowering at the time of shipping is not guaranteed.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Doctor Ruppel Clematis

• Alternate Common Name: Dr. Ruppel Large-Flowered Clematis

• Scientific Name: Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel'

• Cultivar: Doctor Ruppel

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Pot Size: 1 Quart (QT) Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Live Potted Climbing Perennial Vine

• Plant Type: Ornamental Flowering Vine

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Climbing, twining by leaf stalks

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Type: Deciduous

• Flower Color: Pale pink with deep rose-pink central stripes

• Flower Form: Large, star-shaped flowers

• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer; possible repeat flowering later

• Pruning Group: Group 2

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Support Requirements: Trellis, arbor, fence, or other suitable climbing support

• Landscape Uses: Vertical gardens, trellises, arbors, fences, and mixed ornamental borders

• Container Suitability: Yes, suitable for outdoor containers with adequate drainage and climbing support

• Seasonal Condition: May ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, or without flowers

One live Doctor Ruppel Clematis plant (Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel'), nursery growing medium, 1 quart nursery container.

Pot Size: 1 Quart (QT)

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Plant Form: Young nursery-grown climbing perennial vine.