Ernest Markham Clematis
Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
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Ernest Markham Clematis is a vigorous deciduous climbing perennial vine with medium green foliage. The large velvety magenta red flowers with cream anthers bloom first in late spring into summer. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Needs support.
Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
Height: |
12’ - 16’ |
Spread: |
3’ - 6' |
Spacing: |
4’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Clematis Ernest Markham 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Jonathan Billinger , Purple Clematis, ( cc-by-sa/2.0), (3) Vegetal45, Clematis Ernest Markham, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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