Large-Flowered Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
A memorable sight when in blooms, Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ is a deciduous vine that gets covered with a profusion of large, 4-6 in. (10-15 cm), vivid magenta flowers with blunt-tipped velvety petals and chocolate anthers. A gardener’s favorite since its introduction in 1926!
As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, and their wide array of colors and tolerances in terms of exposure and climate. It is no wonder they are so popular! From tree huggers to container varieties, there is a Clematis for every garden and flowers for almost every month of the year! Members of the Ranunculaceae family, they include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They create year after year a ravishing colorful show in the garden whether solely trained on walls, arbors, or trellises, or grown in association with other climbers. They are divided into 3 groups which determine how they should be pruned. Regular pruning of Clematis is important as it promotes strong growth and flowering as well as a harmonious plant. If left unpruned, Clematis can turn into a mass of tangled stems with a bare base and flowers well above eye level.
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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