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  • CLEMATIS 'Ville de Lyon'
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    CLEMATIS 'Ville de Lyon'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Large Flowered Summer Varieties

    Bright carmine-red
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Red
      Carmine red with darker sepal margins and yellow anthers
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      10-13cm (4-5in) across with 4 to 7 sepals
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Late, large-flowered climber
    • 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
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
      Suitable for small gardens
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shade roots and base.
      Partial shade
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