Clematis ‘Ville de Lyon’
$37.99
A moderately vigorous deciduous climber with single carmine-red summer flowers, darker tepal margins and contrasting yellow stamens.
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Description
Clematis ‘Ville de Lyon’ is a late large-flowered, Group 3 deciduous climber reaching about 2.5-4 m high and 0.5-1 m wide. Its single star-shaped flowers are bright carmine-red with darker margins and pale yellow stamens, appearing from June through August. Grow on a support in full sun or partial shade, keeping the root zone cool and evenly moist in fertile, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil.
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 13 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Clematis Jackmanii Ville de Lyon, Clematis Ville de Lyon |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Wall and boundary borders, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Climbers and wall shrubs |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Structural, Wall cover |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Train on a secure support in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; plant the crown 5-8 cm deep, keep roots cool and shaded, and prune hard as Group 3 in late winter or early spring. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Ville de Lyon clematis |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23002430, CLEVID0001G, 201819344, 44821, 202066252, 56314 |
| Propagation | Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Aphids, caterpillars, earwigs, vine weevils, slugs, snails, scale insects and spider mites may occur. |
| Diseases | May be affected by clematis wilt, stem rot, powdery mildew, leaf spots, rust, viruses and slime flux; honey fungus is uncommon. |
| Pruning | Pruning Group 3: in late winter or early spring, cut the previous season's stems back to strong buds low on the framework; flowers form on current-season growth. |
| Hazardous information | Potentially harmful: sap may irritate skin; ingestion can be harmful. Wear gloves when handling or pruning and keep from pets and children. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply and regularly during establishment and dry periods; maintain even moisture while ensuring free drainage and never leave the crown waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow flowering growth in full sun or partial shade on a secure support; shade and cool the roots with mulch or low companion planting. |
| Common Name | Ville de Lyon Clematis |