COLOR:  Velvety Cherry-Red with Deep-Pink central bars and Yellow Anthers
HEIGHT:  10-12'
SPACING:  3-4'
BLOOM TIME:  Mid Summer to Late Fall
SHIPS AS:  Bare Root
PRUNING GROUP:  3
ZONE:  4-9
 
Ville de Lyon clematis features velvety cherry-red flowers up to 7 inches across with deep pink central bars and yellow anthers, blooming prolifically from June through September on a vigorous deciduous climber. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer and rabbits.​  This cultivar grows 10-12 feet tall with a 3-4 foot spread, ideal for arbors or trellises. Space plants 3-4 feet apart to support air circulation and climbing habit.​  It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, handling cold winters and summer heat with full sun to part shade and shaded, moist roots.​  Belongs to group 3; prune hard in early spring (February-March) to 3 feet above ground or 6-12 inches with healthy buds remaining for blooms on new growth.​