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'Ernest Markham' clematis Description
Photo courtesy of Seil
Class:
Early Large Flowered, Group 2.
Bloom:
Red. 6 petals. Average diameter 6". Single bloom form. Early autumn.
Habit:
Height: 10' to 12' (305 to 365cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Best in a sunny location. suitable for growing through trees. This plant blooms twice. It blooms on the previous year's growth, so resist the urge to prune it in early spring. However, if you garden in a place with cold winters, Mother Nature will more than likely prune the plant for you. It will bloom a second time on new growth.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this clematis, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
Ernest Markham (1881-1937), head gardener of Gravetye Manor, Sussex, of William Robinson from 1914-1935, author of a book on Clematis
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