Clematis 'Ernest Markham' – A Vibrant Climber with Stunning Red Blooms
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a beautiful deciduous climbing plant that offers an impressive display of large, vibrant red flowers. Known for its striking color and prolific blooming, this clematis is a perfect choice for adding dramatic color to trellises, fences, walls, or garden structures. Its fast-growing nature and eye-catching blossoms make it a top choice for gardeners looking to enhance vertical spaces with a stunning burst of color from spring to summer.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: Ernest Markham begins its seasonal show with an abundance of deep red blooms, which appear in late spring to early summer. These large, showy flowers create a stunning contrast against the bright green foliage.
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Summer: The plant continues to produce vibrant red flowers throughout the summer months, adding color and texture to the garden. The blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
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Autumn: While the flowers fade, the plant's attractive seed heads continue to provide interest, with the dried seed clusters offering a delicate texture in the autumn garden.
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Winter: As a deciduous plant, Ernest Markham loses its leaves in the winter months, but its well-established structure can still be admired, and the plant is typically pruned back for the next season’s growth.
Structure & Form
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Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a vigorous climber that grows to a height of 2.5–4 meters (8–13 feet), making it perfect for trellises, arbors, fences, or walls.
- This clematis has a bushy, climbing habit with plenty of tendrils that wrap around supports, allowing it to quickly cover vertical spaces.
- The dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop to the vibrant red flowers, making the blooms stand out even more. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and to encourage the best flowering performance.
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Ernest Markham is well-suited for both formal and informal garden settings, with its bold flowers adding a dramatic effect to any space.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Garden Trellises & Arbors: Its vigorous growth makes Ernest Markham ideal for trellises, pergolas, or garden arbors, where it can climb freely and cover vertical spaces with colorful blooms.
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Fences & Walls: This clematis is perfect for adding vertical interest to fences or walls, transforming dull surfaces into stunning focal points.
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Mixed Borders & Flower Beds: Use Ernest Markham as a striking focal point in mixed borders or flower beds, where its vibrant red flowers can complement other plants, such as perennials, shrubs, or groundcovers.
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Containers & Patios: With the right support, Ernest Markham can also be grown in containers or large pots, making it a great choice for patios or small gardens with limited space.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Ernest Markham thrives in full sun or partial shade, but full sun is ideal for producing the most abundant blooms. A sunny spot will also encourage the plant’s strong growth and vibrant flower color.
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Soil: This clematis prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly alkaline to neutral. Adding organic matter to the soil will encourage healthy growth and flowering.
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Hardiness: Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is hardy, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, from cooler regions to warmer areas.
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Maintenance: Prune this clematis in early spring to remove dead or damaged growth and to shape the plant. For best flowering results, cut back the plant to 30 cm (12 inches) above ground level, as it blooms on new growth. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Why Choose Clematis 'Ernest Markham'?
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Vibrant Red Flowers: The deep red flowers with a purple undertone create a bold and dramatic effect, adding color and excitement to your garden throughout the blooming season.
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Prolific Blooms: Ernest Markham produces an abundance of flowers from late spring through summer, ensuring a long-lasting show of color and beauty.
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Climbing & Versatile: This clematis is perfect for vertical gardening, offering a quick-growing solution for trellises, walls, fences, and other structures.
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Low-Maintenance: Once established, Ernest Markham is relatively low-maintenance, requiring just an annual pruning to maintain its shape and optimize flowering.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Other Clematis Varieties: Pair with other clematis varieties, such as Clematis 'Jackmanii' or Clematis 'The President', for a beautiful and colorful climbing display.
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Roses: Combine with climbing or rambling roses, such as Rosa 'Climbing Iceberg' or Rosa 'New Dawn', to create a stunning vertical garden with complementary colors and textures.
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Perennials: Pair with perennials like Echinacea, Geranium, or Salvia to add layers of color and texture beneath the clematis, creating a rich and dynamic garden display.
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Shrubs & Trees: Use alongside shrubs like Lavandula (Lavender), Buddleia (Butterfly Bush), or Photinia for added contrast in foliage and flower color, or plant it near a tree to create a layered effect with varying heights.
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is an exceptional climbing plant known for its stunning red flowers and vigorous growth. Perfect for trellises, fences, walls, and containers, it provides a burst of color and beauty from late spring to summer. Whether you're looking to add a vertical focal point to your garden or create a dramatic floral display, Ernest Markham will deliver bold color, year after year, with minimal care and effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
