Dolgo Crab Apple vs Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis - TreeTime.ca

Dolgo Crab Apple vs Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans

Malus x Dolgo

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Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis
Dolgo Crab Apple

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis (P.P.E) is a stunning climbing vine. The flowers are double flowers, meaning they have an inner pompom surrounded by outer petals. They are distinct dusty rose colour with a long bloom time from mid-summer to early fall. They can remain on the vine for up to three weeks. It is durable and easy to maintain and train.

One of the oldest clematis cultivars, Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis (P.P.E) is a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis will attract pollinators to your yard or garden attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Because it is a climbing species, support from a trellis or fence is recommended. New vines emerge from the ground, so pruning should be done in early spring.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: dusty rose
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: clematis purpurea plena elegans, p.p.e clematis
Other Names: dolgo apple