Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'

Raised by Francisque Morel of Lyon, France.  Very free flowering with 4-6" cherry red rimmed flowers with inner portions being iridescent pink.  Bright, open stamens contrast well.  Well known and popular deciduous variety. 

Flowering period: Early summer to early fall.

Habit: Hardy, vigorous, deciduous climbing vine.

Height: 10-12'

Exposure:  Full sun to part shade.

Site: Tolerates most garden soils. 

Recommended use:  Grow on a trellis, arbor, obelisk, wall, or fence, separately or in combination with other plants.     

Pruning:  (Group 3) This is perhaps the easiest group to prune.  It will bloom on the current season's growth every year.  Pruning is quite simple, cut every winter down to 12-18 inches above the soil. 

Watering:  Likes regular water. Soil should be moist but not wet.  Water deeply and then allow to dry some to encourage deep rooting.

Zones: 3-9.