Thompson and Morgan Clematis Ernest Markham Plant in Pot 1.7L

Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ is a vigorous climber, ideal for draping over walls, fences, and pergolas, producing a colourful display. This vibrant magenta pink flowering variety blooms from late summer well into autumn. An easy to maintain plant, awarded an RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance, that can be cut back to almost ground level each year. For the best results, grow in full sun to produce the most flowers.Plant Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ in a position in sun or semi-shade, ensuring it's planted in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Position the top of the root ball 7.5cm (3”) below soil level to encourage new shoots. Clematis dislikes particularly wet or dry soils, so improve soils with plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost. When growing Clematis in patio containers, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season.This variety of clematis flowers in late summer on the current year’s growth. Pruning should be undertaken in spring before active growth begins. When pruning group 3 clematis, cut back all of the previous year’s stems to a pair of healthy buds at around 20cm (8”) above ground level. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture.Ideal For: Patios, Walls and Fences, Cottage Gardens.Hardiness: Hardy.Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade.Height: Up to 400cm (157.5in).Spread: Up to 100cm (39.4in).Ease of Growing: Easy for All.Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All.Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity.