- 1555 Colebrook Rd Lebanon , PA 17042
Dr. Ruppel Clematis is celebrated for its vibrant bicolor blooms. These flowers are a soft pink with a bold fuchsia stripe. They are massive, star-shaped flowers with delicately ruffled edges. Dr. Ruppel’s flowers appear in late spring and again in the early fall. It requires at least 6 hours of full sun to provide you with its best flowers. It definitely thrives with having some afternoon shade. Dr. Ruppel Clematis should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Clematis are widely known as the “queen of climbers”. They climb trellises, arbors, pergolas, and fences. They thrive in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Clematis prefer having their roots cool and shaded, so using mulch or stone around the base is excellent. It should be pruned in late winter before new growth appears. Clematis should also have a light pruning after it flowers in the spring.
Most of the perennial plants we have for sale are grown right here in Lebanon PA. We grow our perennials in an x-large 1 gallon container so that they are easy for you to start. Adjacent to our retail plant nursery, we have several acres of nursery greenhouses that are for growing top quality plants. We work with genetic companies across the country to provide you with the best varieties.
