Ernest Markham Clematis Plant
Ernest Markham Clematis Plant
Ernest Markham Clematis Plant
Ernest Markham Clematis Plant
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Ernest Markham Clematis Plant

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- Leather Flower

- Height: 5-7 feet

- Hardiness Zone: 4-9

- Exposure: Full Sun

- Bloom Time: May-June, September

- Every order comes complete with a large, Grade #1 bulb, premium fertilizer for rapid growth, and comprehensive planting instructions to ensure your success.

Plant Features

Clematis Ernest Markham produces large, 4-6-inch magenta colored flowers in mid-summer. This climbing beauty is an award-winning variety that will put on a summertime show in your garden or container. Profuse bloomer! Clematis require moist soils to grow well. In northern gardens the do best in full sun but prefer lightly shaded areas in southern gardens.


Plant Care: Plants do best with a climbing support and with a few inches of mulch to keep their roots cool. Flowers are produced on new growth, so plants should not be pruned back to 16 inches in late winter or early spring.


Clematis Companion Plants: Dahlia, Phlox, Salvia

Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread: 3-4 feet
Habit: Climbing
Flower Color: Magenta
Foliage Color: Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Features: Cut Flower
Garden Styles: Cottage Garden, English Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for: Aesthetic Appeal, Climbing or Vining, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly: No
Plant Type: Hybrid
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ hours
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Clay soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
Growing Support: Trellis
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