Ernest Markham Clematis (Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’)

Ernest Markham Clematis (Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’) is a classic large-flowered clematis prized for its spectacular magenta-red blooms and vigorous climbing habit. Its richly coloured flowers create an impressive display from midsummer into early fall, bringing bold vertical colour to trellises, fences, arbors, pergolas, and other garden structures.

The large, open flowers feature broad, slightly overlapping tepals in vivid shades of crimson-magenta to reddish pink, beautifully accented by contrasting creamy-yellow stamens. The abundant blooms stand out against healthy green foliage and are particularly striking when the vine is allowed to climb through a decorative trellis or established shrub.

Ernest Markham Clematis is a versatile choice for adding height without taking up significant garden space. Train it along fences, obelisks, arbors, pergolas, and wall-mounted supports, or allow it to weave through sturdy shrubs and climbing roses for a layered cottage-garden effect. Its colourful flowers pair beautifully with white, pink, purple, and blue flowering plants.