Ernest Markham Clematis
Clematis x 'Ernest Markham'
SKU
02701
An award winning and very reliable clematis cultivar valued for its large, open, magenta-pink flowers. Train to climb along trellis, arbor or fencing, or leave unsupported to ramble through medium to tall shrubs. Creates an excellent vertical effect in smaller spaces and containers. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEM-a-tis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems quickly reach 8 to 12 ft. tall, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Plant Clematis near an arbor, trellis or tree trunk where its twining leaf stems will quickly climb to reveal a profusion of magenta-red flowers in the summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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