Clematis Dr. Rupple just sitting there......why???

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 10, 2004

I have had my new clematis Dr. Rupple planted for over 3 weeks now, and it has done nothing. No new growth at all... it appears to be healthy, with nice green leaves and a strong stem, but remains only 6 inchs tall :-(
Any idea what's wrong or how I might kick into gear?
This is not a pic of my vine, but rather a pic snatched off the Net.

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Cybergardener Olympia, WA(Zone 8a) May 11, 2004

I think that the first year clematis spend working on roots. I bought a run down one form Walmart's bargin bin last year. It sat there at 6inches and did nothing all last year. This year it is taller than I am.

Good Luck,

Sandy - Lady Aspen

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 11, 2004

Ah....well thanks for telling me. Makes since I guess...oh how I hate being an impatient gardener. :-)

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Roselaine North Vancouver, BC(Zone 8a) May 11, 2004

Firstly, they sleep, then they creep and...then they leap!

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melvatoo Denton, TX(Zone 7a) May 11, 2004

I was going to post the ditty that Elaine gave you...
The first year they sleep, the second they creep, and the third year they leap!!

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 11, 2004

Thank you for the info all. I will do my best to be patient :-)

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