Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'
late large flowered clematis (group 3)
- 9cm pot | 30cm cane
- £14.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £22.95
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vigorous clematis flowers continuously from July to October, producing a profusion of large, carmine-red flowers with contrasting golden centres. Since the lower foliage becomes scorched by late summer, 'Ville de Lyon' is best grown through an evergreen shrub or tree. Feed and water well early in the season to delay browning of the leaves.
In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
