Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' (Clematis) - flowering climber - 11 cm pot - Height 40 cm - Pack of 2

The 'Ville de Lyon' clematis (Clematis 'Ville de Lyon') offers a particularly generous and prolonged flowering period, from June to September. This is one of its great advantages compared to other clematises that only flower in spring. It belongs to the group of summer-flowering clematises on new growth, which means that severe pruning at the end of winter does not harm the flowering but rather stimulates it. Throughout the summer, its large bright pink flowers, with well-defined petals, succeed one another on the new stems, creating a sustained decorative effect until late season.

The Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a vigorous climber that can reach 3 meters in height at maturity under good growing conditions. It grows rapidly, particularly from the second or third year once the root system is well established. It 'clings naturally to supports with its twining petioles: trellises, wire mesh, pergolas, or even other 'shrubs are perfectly suitable. For optimal coverage, guide the first stems onto the support as soon as they are planted in order to 'direct the plant in the desired direction.

Yes, the Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is perfectly hardy and easily withstands French winters in the vast majority of regions. It generally withstands negative temperatures of 'around -15°C. It is common for the aerial stems to freeze and turn brown in winter, which sometimes worries gardeners, but the crown and roots remain intact and the plant grows back vigorously in spring. In regions with very cold winters or in heavy, wet soil, a mulch of 10 to 15 cm at the base of the plant in November is enough to secure its 'overwintering.

The Clematis 'City of Lyon' belongs to size group 3, known as large-flowered. Every late 'winter, between February and March depending on the region, cut all the stems back to about 20-30 cm above the ground, just above a 'pair of clearly visible buds. This severe pruning may seem drastic, but it is essential: without it, the plant 'becomes overgrown with the years, the stems 'become tangled and the flowering rises higher and higher, leaving the base bare.

The Clematis 'City of Lyon' prefers cool, well-drained, fertile, and slightly alkaline soil, but it 'adapts to most ordinary garden soils provided they 'are not compacted or constantly water'logged. When planting, enrich the bottom of the hole with mature compost or potting soil to promote rapid rooting. Plant the crown slightly below ground level (2 to 3 cm): this encourages regrowth from the base if the aerial stems are damaged by frost or disease.

Yes, the Clématite 'Ville de Lyon' can certainly be grown in a pot on a balcony or terrace, provided you give it a sufficiently large container (at least 30 to 40 litres to allow for good root development) and a stake or trellis to climb and 'wrap around. Choose a well-draining potting mix and water more regularly than 'when planted in the ground, as potting soil dries out more quickly in summer.

The Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' and its bright pink flowers pair very elegantly with pure white or cream climbing roses, creating a classic and spectacular duo on a pergola or arch. It 'also pairs very well with evergreen shrubs such as pittosporum or honeysuckle, which provide it with a backdrop of greenery all 'year round. For a border composition, plant hostas, lavender, or catmint at its feet to cover the ground and maintain the cool roots it needs.