Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel'
"Climbing leather flower"
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Description
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.
Clematis comes from the Greek klema, meaning climbing shoot, reflecting the plant’s natural instinct to scramble skywards.
Key features
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Climbing habit
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' (EL)
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Flower colour
Purple, pink, violet
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-3m+
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
3 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Climbing
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Life cycle
Shrub / tree
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Dappled shade
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Climbing leather flower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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