Clematis macropetala Markham's Pink
Clematis macropetala 'Markham's Pink' produces a lovely abundance of the prettiest dusky pink, double, bell-shaped flowers during April and May with cream centres.
Clematis macropetala 'Markham's Pink' was raised by Ernest Markham who was head gardener at Gravetye Gardens.
How to grow
This non-evergreen climber can be grown against a trellis, garden fence, wall, arches, pillars, pergolas, clambering over tree stumps or through large shrubs in the flower border.
Markham's Pink characteristics
Growing
- Height after 10 years:
1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
Climate
- Cold hardiness (RHS):
H6 (to -20C)
- Cold hardiness (USDA):
Zone 6 (-23C)
Identification
- Country of origin:
United Kingdom
- Flowering month:
April May
- Flower form:
Double flower (25-50 petals)
- Annual cycle:
Deciduous