Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Common Name: Clematis
- A large-flowered variety, 4"-6" in diameter
- Magenta-red petals with a velvety sheen and golden anthers
- Blooms sparcely from June-July, followed by masses of flowers from Aug.-Oct.
- A vigorous grower; one of the easiest-to-grow clematis
- Good for growing over walls, arbors, and trellises; can also be grown up into small trees or over large shrubs
- Performs equally well in full sun or partial shade
A member of:
Group 2—Early to midseason flowering cultivars and rebloomers
These varieties begin to bloom in early summer, with the first flush of flowers appearing on the previous year's growth. This is followed by a second flush flowers appearing on the new growth. These flowers will likely be smaller than the first ones and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
The time to prune this group is in late winter or early spring. Dead and weak shoots should be removed and the remaining shoots cut back to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
