Clematis Ernest Markham | 3L Pot

An abundance of vivid magenta flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: fully hardy This beautiful summer-flowering clematis produces a mass of large, rich red flowers with creamy-brown centres continuously from July to October. It makes a perfect and reliable companion for a climbing rose in full sun. To ensure a long flowering period, only half of the stems should be hard-pruned in early spring. Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.