A very popular deciduous climber, the clematis ‘Ville de Lyon’ is a beautiful shrub with highly distinctive large purple-red flowers with slightly dark petal tips. These blooms appear heavily from the middle of Summer all over the spreading, twining vines and between the rich green foliage to provide a striking, vibrant display. Clematis are perfect for fence, trellis or wall training or when used as a cascading plant on walls or overhangs. Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. Prefers some shade as warmer Summers and direct sunlight for long periods may cause leaf scorch and fade the flowers colour. Keep the root and plant base cool and shaded. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot. Characteristics: Vigorous deciduous climbing shrub with mid-green foliage and large purple-red flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height of 2 - 4m and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Spring and Summer interest. Large vibrant purple-red flowers with yellow anthers in their centres which blooms from mid-Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. Keep root and base of plant cool and shaded. Leaf scorch possible during warm Summers under sun.
