'DR RUPPEL' CLEMATIS

I bought several new clematis plants this year and planted Dr Ruppel where the Compassion climbing rose used to be. I had decided to get rid of most of my roses and aim for a softer, less cruel, plant to adorn my fences. Actually, I bought two Dr Ruppels because I hadn't realised I'd already bought and planted one! No problem though because it has turned out to be a beauty. I'm not just talking about the pretty petals but the reproductive organs of this clematis are simply lovely.