Clematis - Ernest Markham

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Clematis - Ernest Markham

The Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’, Viticella x group, has dark red, magenta blooms that flower in July and range in height of 12-15’ and has a spread of 3’. The red flowers are approximately 4-6” wide. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis 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. Clematis ‘Ernest Markhams’ need a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area. (Restricted States: AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, OR, OT, WA). ... get more information

 

Daylily - Siloam Dream Baby The Daylily Siloam Dream Baby, 'Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Dream Baby’, has very fragrant lightly ruffled, creamy apricot petals with lilac ribs, purple-red eyezones and green throats and a flower size of 3. 5”. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 18” and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and it is a definite reblommer. ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Clematis - Ernest Markham