Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
late large flowered clematis (group 3)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This beautiful summer-flowering clematis produces a mass of large, rich red flowers with creamy-brown centres continuously from July to October. It makes a perfect and reliable companion for a climbing rose in full sun. To ensure a long flowering period, only half of the stems should be hard-pruned in early spring. - Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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Clematis 'Daniel Deronda'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Jackmanii'
late large flowered clematis (group 3)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
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Empathy RHS after plant climbers & flowering plant food with rootgrow
1 kg
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Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm