clematis 'Ernest Markham'
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A large deciduous climber. Single flowers to 15cm in width, with six rich velvety crimson-red, overlapping sepals and buff stamens produced early to late summer or early autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- clematis 'Ernest Markham' (Clematis 'Ernest Markham')
- Genus
- Clematis
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of clematis 'Ernest Markham'
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clematis 'Ernest Markham' care guide
- Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Pruning
PruningPruning (clematis) group 3
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingPlant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation for more advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
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