"The Clematis æErnest MarkhamÆ, Viticella x group, has dark red, magenta blooms that flower in July and range in height of 12-15Æ and has a spread of 3Æ. 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. 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)"