CLEMATIS 'Ernest Markham'

Deciduous

Red - petunia red with light chocolate anthers

Height - 3-4m (10-13ft)

Spread - 1m (39in)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - late, small- to large-flowered climber

Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

Full sun - prefers full sun. Provide shade for roots and base of plant.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim remaining stems to strong buds.

Pests & Diseases - cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt.

Place of origin - garden origin (UK)

Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - 10cm (4in) across, with 6 to 8 blunt-tipped sepals

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.

RHS groups 2 & 3

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -