Ernest Markham Clematis
Clematis x 'Ernest Markham'
SKU
2701
Award winning and very reliable Clematis cultivar valued for its large, open magenta flowers. A good pick for training on walls, arbors, or growing through medium to tall shrubs. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Fast-growing stems to 8 to 12 feet long. Cutting grown.
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3 - 9 Change
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. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Flowering Vine |
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.
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