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Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
Clematis x viticella 'Ville de Lyon'
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The Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is an old French variety still highly regarded for its vigour, disease resistance, and generous flowering in a vibrant carmine red. Its large, vibrant red flowers, enhanced by yellow anthered stamens, bloom abundantly from June to September on a climbing plant reaching a height of 4m (13ft). It is a climbing plant that is easy to grow in all regions. A reliable choice! Â
Clematis belongs to the Renunculaceae family. They are found in Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia, and North and Central America. The 'Ville de Lyon' variety, obtained in France in 1899 by Morel, is derived, among others, from the Clematis viticella, which has given it its good resistance to wilt disease. It is a perfectly perennial and hardy semi-woody climbing plant that will reach about 4m (13ft) in height, with a minimum spread of 2.50m (8ft). This clematis bears large, fully open flowers that can reach 10 to 13cm (4 to 5in) in diameter and appear in waves from June to the end of summer on the year's shoots. The flowers are solitary, with six wide, undulate tepals overlapping at the base. Their colour is a deep pink-red, marked with slightly lighter stripes in the centre. The centre of the flower is adorned with a beautiful crown of creamy stamens with yellow anthers. The flowering is followed by decorative feathery grey-silver fruits that persist until winter. The glabrous leaves are carried by a reddish petiole and are divided into three elliptical to lanceolate leaflets of relatively light green. This clematis attaches itself to the support or host plant through petioles transformed into tendrils. Â
Plant your clematis in the company of your climbing or rambling roses ('New Dawn', 'Mme Caroline Testout', 'Zéphirine Drouhin') to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. It is a diverse genus, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their ease of cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Ville de Lyon' will complement well with the white flowers of 'Superba' or 'Miss Bateman' clematis, for example, or the blue of The President, to stagger the flowering. These charming climbers are perfect for climbing a fence or covering a wall exposed to the morning sun.
Tips: Avoid excessive fertilisation that stimulates foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to avoid excessive moisture.
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The 'Ville de Lyon' Clematis grows best in partially shaded areas to prevent the flowers from fading too quickly. When planting, make sure the soil is fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained. It's best to shade the roots and base of the stem with a flat tile. The soil should not be too wet as the clematis wilts easily, except for the varieties with the genes of C.viticella. Plant the clematis at an angle with the root ball covered with 3cm (1 inch) of soil. Use soil that has been lightened with good compost and coarse sand. After planting, cut the stems back to about 30cm (12 inches) from the base above a pair of buds. Water regularly, but avoid letting the water stagnate as it can cause a fungus to develop at the collar. In February, mulch with garden compost or well-rotted manure, but avoid direct contact with the stems. Train the stems without squeezing them until the plant clings to itself. Clematis also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. After a few years, cover the base of the climbing clematis with a small mound of soil. This will reduce the risk of wilting and promote the growth of vigorous shoots from the base. Be aware of possible attacks from voles, grey worms, aphids, and greenhouse whiteflies.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.