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Russian Mountain Ash vs Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans

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Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

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.

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: showy white
Flowers: dusty rose
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: russian rowan
Other Names: clematis purpurea plena elegans, p.p.e clematis