Clematis Ernest Markham Popping pink velvety blooms adorn this Clematis from late Summer until late Autumn. It?s frilly tissue-paper-like petals are paired gracefully with contrasting pale yellow stamens and have incredible overlapping sepals. It grows to a height of 4m (12?) and spreads to 1.5m (5?). This Old man?s beard loves to climb and looks stunning draped over walls, twining up pergolas and grown along fences. Clematis ?Ernest Markham? is exceptionally easy to care for and enjoys a sunny spot to develop. This variety of Clematis thrives when in full sun and will then produce a large array of flowers. A vigorous climber, this Old man?s beard is cloaked in deep green foliage and will even climb through hedges and shrubs for guidance.