A green fruited, Biscayne type turning bright red with long, broad shouldered slightly tapering fruits with thick flesh, ideal for grilling. Peperone Rubens will produce an abundant crop over a long season if picked regularly
The stunning, subtly fragranced flowers of this Montana clematis are a soft, satin-pink, highlighted with an apple-green centre. A superb, old-fashioned favourite, 'Rubens is a great choice for early season colour in the garden and the perfect choice of climber for covering unsightly fences with fabulous colour. New leaves emerge flushed with bronze and contrast magically with the apple-blossom pink flower buds. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this clematis in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Growing fairly quickly, you will get a fine display from 'Rubens', just plant it anywhere where it can ramble - pergolas and arches or even old tree stumps are ideal - and you'll be rewarded with thousands of pastel-pink blooms in May and June. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, 70cm inc pot on trellis. Deciduous so no leaves October - March. Will grow to 6-9m (20-30ft) if allowed free reign.