Ville de Lyon Clematis

showy pretty carmine flowers that have a blush red edging

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Clematis Ville de Lyon
aka Virgin’s bower
  • deciduous, climbing shrub
  • large open magenta flowers with creamy stamens
  • from early summer through to early autumn.
  • Group 3

H 2.5m
S 1m

full sun
part shade

moist
well-drained

Notes: Purchased as a young plant from Matlock garden centre for the Potted Cottage garden. Will not Spring prune until this clematis matures

Advice: In February or March, cut back all the old stems to the lowest pair of healthy buds 15-30cm (6in-1ft) above soil level