Clematis Ville de Lyon
Large Flower Type
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Zones 4-11
Grows 10 to 12 feet

Morel, France, 1899. Clematis Ville de Lyon is another classic hybrid from Francisque Morel. It is hardy, vigorous and has a very long flowering season from early to late summer. Ville de Lyon grows tall, so it can be sent up to the top of an arbor or grown through a large shrub. The 4 to 6 inch flowers are cherry red and have a velvet appearance. Pruning: 2