How big do Ernest Markham Clematis get?
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 11 What's My Zone? |
|---|---|
| Height | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.7m) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
How do you care for a Ernest Markham Clematis?
Plant in rich soil or soil that has been amended with organic matter. This Clematis prefers full sun to light shade. For best results keep consistently watered, especially during blooming. Group 3 Pruning—Ernest Markham Clematis blooms on new wood, prune hard in spring to a pair of buds about 18″ above ground.
What is the RHS Clematis Ernest Markham?
A large deciduous climber. Single flowers to 15cm in width, with six rich velvety crimson-red, overlapping sepals and buff stamens produced early to late summer or early autumn.
What pruning group is Ernest Markham in?
Pruning Group 3 This is a late-season clematis (Pruning Group 3) that produces flowers in summer and autumn on the current year's growth.
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 …
A large deciduous climber. Single flowers to 15cm in width, with six rich velvety crimson-red, overlapping sepals and buff stamens produced early to late …
The light magenta-red blooms have a deeply textured surface and beautifully crimped margins. A fabulous companion to climbing roses.