The Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ has dark red, magenta blooms that flower in July. The red flowers are approximately 4-6″ wide. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color.

‘Ernest Markham’ prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area. It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. The tops of ‘Ernest Markham’ Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area.

Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs.

It is best to heavily mulch the root zone or plant a shallow rooted ground cover to provide this cool, shady area at the base of the plant.