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CLEMATIS 'Ville de Lyon'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large Flowered Summer Varieties
Bright carmine-red
£19.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £17.00 each
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Good to know
Best grown through a shrub as lower foliage becomes scorched by late summer. Prune back previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level before growth begins in early spring. -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants , clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (France) -
Deciduous
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Red
Carmine red with darker sepal margins and yellow anthers -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals10-13cm (4-5in) across with 4 to 7 sepals
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLate, large-flowered climber
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Full sun
Shade roots and base. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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