Clematis ‘Ville de Lyon’ is a classic, much-loved climbing plant known for its rich red flowers and long flowering season. It’s a great choice if you want bold colour on a wall, fence, arch, or pergola.

9cm pots

🌺 Key features

• Flower colour: Carmine / cherry red with yellow stamens
• Flower size: Large (around 10–15 cm across)
• Flowering period: July to October (long season)
• Height: Typically 2.5–4 m (8–13 ft)
• Type: Deciduous climbing perennial
• Growth: Vigorous and fast-growing

It’s part of the late large-flowered clematis group, blooming on new growth each year.

🌿 Growing conditions

• Sun: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: Very hardy (handles cold climates well)
• Watering: Regular watering—keep soil evenly moist, not soggy

👉 Classic clematis rule:
“Head in the sun, roots in the shade.”

✂️ Pruning (important)

• Pruning group: 3 (hard prune)
• When: Late winter (Feb–March)
• How: Cut back to ~20–30 cm above ground

This encourages strong new growth and lots of flowers.

🌼 Garden uses

• Perfect for:
  • Trellises & fences
  • Arches & pergolas
  • Growing through shrubs or roses
• Great for adding vertical colour in summer and autumn

👍 Why gardeners like it

• Long flowering season
• Strong, reliable grower
• Eye-catching bold red colour
• Relatively easy to care for