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CLEMATIS 'Ernest Markham'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Large Flowered Summer Varieties
Petunia red with velvety sheen
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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) -
Deciduous
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Red
Petunia red with light chocolate anthers -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals10cm (4in) across, with 6 to 8 blunt-tipped sepals
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
3-4m (10-13ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLate, small- to large-flowered climber
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Full sun
Prefers full sun. Provide shade for roots and base of plant. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma