
Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a beautiful and popular climber with striking deep pinkish-red flowers that bloom from summer to early autumn. It's a vigorous and hardy plant that is perfect for an Irish garden, where it will grow happily on trellises, walls, or pergolas. The leaves are a rich green and provide an excellent backdrop to the colourful flowers, making this clematis a standout feature in any garden.
Why we like it:
- Provides a spectacular show of colour for several months of the year
- Easy to grow and maintain with minimal pruning required
- Adds height and interest to walls, trellises or pergolas
What to know:
- Clematis 'Ernest Markham' prefers a sunny or partially shaded position with moist, well-drained soil
- Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods
- Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead and damaged stems and cutting back to a healthy pair of buds
- Flowers appear on new growth, so pruning encourages more blooms
- Flowering period: Summer to early autumn
Height and Spread:
- Height: Up to 4 metres
- Spread: Up to 1 metre
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Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a beautiful and popular climber with striking deep pinkish-red flowers that bloom from summer to early autumn. It's a vigorous and hardy plant that is perfect for an Irish garden, where it will grow happily on trellises, walls, or pergolas. The leaves are a rich green and provide an excellent backdrop to the colourful flowers, making this clematis a standout feature in any garden.
Why we like it:
- Provides a spectacular show of colour for several months of the year
- Easy to grow and maintain with minimal pruning required
- Adds height and interest to walls, trellises or pergolas
What to know:
- Clematis 'Ernest Markham' prefers a sunny or partially shaded position with moist, well-drained soil
- Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods
- Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead and damaged stems and cutting back to a healthy pair of buds
- Flowers appear on new growth, so pruning encourages more blooms
- Flowering period: Summer to early autumn
Height and Spread:
- Height: Up to 4 metres
- Spread: Up to 1 metre
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Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a beautiful and popular climber with striking deep pinkish-red flowers that bloom from summer to early autumn. It's a vigorous and hardy plant that is perfect for an Irish garden, where it will grow happily on trellises, walls, or pergolas. The leaves are a rich green and provide an excellent backdrop to the colourful flowers, making this clematis a standout feature in any garden.
Why we like it:
- Provides a spectacular show of colour for several months of the year
- Easy to grow and maintain with minimal pruning required
- Adds height and interest to walls, trellises or pergolas
What to know:
- Clematis 'Ernest Markham' prefers a sunny or partially shaded position with moist, well-drained soil
- Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods
- Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead and damaged stems and cutting back to a healthy pair of buds
- Flowers appear on new growth, so pruning encourages more blooms
- Flowering period: Summer to early autumn
Height and Spread:
- Height: Up to 4 metres
- Spread: Up to 1 metre




















