Thompson and Morgan Clematis Ernest Markham Plant Pot 1.7L

Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a colourful display draped over walls, or twining up fences and pergolas, and is particularly easy to maintain as it can be cut back to almost ground level each year. Vibrant magenta pink blooms adorn this vigorous climber from late summer and well into autumn. Awarded an RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance, this variety is best grown in full sun to produce the most flowers. When planting Thompson & Morgan Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Position the top of the root ball at a depth of 7.5cm (3”) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of 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 in order 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.