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The clematis variety Ville de Lyon is the pride of French breeders. This perennial climbing shrub belongs to the large-flowered group.
Description of the variety
The stems grow to a height of 2.5-5 m. The light brown young branches of clematis Ville de Lyon acquire a brown tint as they mature. One bush can have about 15 shoots, each producing up to 15 buds.
The bush variety Ville de Lyon blooms from July to September. The first round-shaped flowers grow with an average diameter of 10-15 cm (sometimes even 20 cm), and the later ones become smaller to 6-10 cm. The color palette of the petals changes from carmine red at the center to deep purple at the edges (as in the photo) .
Gardeners value clematis Ville de Lyon for several reasons:
- frost resistance allows you not to dig up bushes for the winter;
- fast-growing branches create a picturesque hedge on walls or gazebos every season;
- Abundant flowering of clematis decorates the site for a long time;
- minimal bush care required;
- The bush is resistant to fungal infections.
When planting crops in open areas, you must keep in mind that the flowers may lose their bright color. Literally burn out in the sun.
Landing nuances
Areas with fertile soil, neutral or slightly alkaline, are selected. Ville de Lyon bushes bloom luxuriantly on loose, well-drained soils.
Clematis variety Ville de Lyon actively weaves along the fence and along specially installed picket fences or chain-link mesh. It is important to properly arrange the cellular bases for the stems. The main thing is that the height of the support for clematis is not lower than 2 m and wider than 1.5 m.
Ville de Lyon seeds are large in size (approximately 5-6 mm thick and 10-12 mm long). They are distinguished by an uneven long germination period - from one and a half to eight months, so you can plant them immediately after harvesting.
Stages of work
- Clematis seeds Ville de Lyon are dipped in a solution of growth stimulants for 30 minutes: Epin, succinic acid. A low box (15-20 cm is enough) is filled with 3-5 cm of drainage, then 10 cm of fertile soil (mix earth, peat, sand in equal parts).
- Seeds are placed in moistened furrows up to 1.5 cm deep, sprinkled with soil and moistened.
- In order for as much seed to germinate as possible, a stratification method is used - alternating temperatures. First, the box is kept in a warm room with diffused lighting for 2 weeks. Then 6-8 weeks in the refrigerator (vegetable compartment). Then they again place the container with clematis seeds in a warm room. At the same time, make sure that the soil does not dry out too much.
- After 3-4 weeks, the first shoots of clematis sprout. Acceptable quality of germination is 60%.
- After 2-3 leaves appear, the seedlings are planted in separate containers.You need to carefully remove individual sprouts, because other seeds may germinate later.
Depending on the region, clematis seedlings of the Ville de Lyon variety are planted in an open area in spring or autumn. In the southern regions, the optimal period is late September-early October. Moreover, the trunk is deepened so that the lower bud is below ground level (5-8 cm in central Russia and 3-4 cm in the south). Thanks to this, side shoots will grow and clematis variety Ville de Lyon will not freeze in winter.
Wells with a diameter of about 50 cm are placed in increments of 70-80 cm and prepared in advance. 50 g of superphosphate, about a bucket of humus, and 300-400 g of wood ash are poured into the hole. If the soil is characterized by high acidity, you can add lime (approximately 150-200 g). Since clematis variety Ville de Lyon is a perennial, a drainage layer (pebbles, expanded clay, crushed brick) must be laid out in the hole. The seedling is deepened, dug in, and watered.
It is recommended to mulch the tree trunks of the bushes to prevent the soil from drying out quickly. An excellent option for “permanent mulch” can be low plants that will shade the roots of clematis Ville de Lyon and serve as additional planting decor. An excellent choice is marigolds and marigolds, especially since these flowers also have fungicidal properties and repel harmful insects.
Rules of care
The first couple of years after planting, the shrub builds up its root system.
And it blooms profusely from the age of 3-4 years. In order for clematis variety Ville de Lyon to fully develop, the shoots are evenly distributed over the support and tied with ropes.We must try to ensure that all the foliage is fully illuminated. Clematis shoots spreading along the ground must be carefully tied to a support.
Recommendations for pruning shrubs
When growing clematis, three types of pruning are practiced. The Ville de Lyon shrub is shaped according to the third type (the flowers grow large in size): the stems are heavily cut out. This event is carried out to stimulate lush flowering. They are engaged in the formation of clematis bushes in spring or autumn. All shoots are removed at a distance of approximately 7 cm from the bud. The approximate reference point for the cut is 20 cm from the earth's surface.
To carry out high-quality pruning of Ville de Lyon clematis, use sharp pruning shears. To prevent the spread of possible diseases, the blades of the tool are treated with an alcohol solution after each bush.
Watering mode
As the soil dries out, clematis of the Ville de Lyon variety are irrigated, preferably in the evening. Experienced gardeners recommend using warm water to water the bushes. Moreover, you should try to avoid getting liquid on the green mass or stems. To do this, pour water carefully, trying to ensure that it does not stagnate around the root collar. Immediately after watering, the soil is loosened or mulched.
Young shrubs need frequent watering (about twice a week). Mature clematis are irrigated less often. But you need to focus on weather conditions. The shrub does not tolerate excess moisture. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant it in lowlands or areas with high groundwater.
Fertilizer application
It is practiced to fertilize the soil 4-5 times per season. If the soil was well fertilized when planting clematis of the Ville de Lyon variety, then no additional fertilizing is used in the first year.
In early spring, nitrogen fertilizers are applied to ensure enhanced growth of green mass. When buds begin to form on the bushes, the soil is fertilized with potassium and phosphorus. At the end of the season, granular superphosphate can be used. Manufacturers' recommendations should be carefully followed when using any fertilizer. Clematis variety Ville de Lyon does not respond well to excess feeding.
Recommendations for cultivation
In regions with cold winters, it is advisable to protect the clematis bush from frost. To do this, the stems are cut at a height of approximately 20 cm from the ground, laid on the ground, covered with dry leaves and soil. The center of the bushes also needs protection. It is recommended to first loosen the soil in the clematis tree trunk circle and also cover this entire area with foliage or sawdust. It is important to prevent rotting of the shoots.
Clematis variety Ville de Lyon is considered resistant to fungal diseases. However, at the beginning of the season, it is recommended to spray the bushes with Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate (use a 1% solution) for preventive purposes. If signs of infection do appear, then it is necessary to remove the affected areas and treat the clematis with fungicides.
Bushes of the Ville de Lyon variety with luxurious flowering originally decorate both the fences of the site, as well as gazebos and balconies. If you provide good planting conditions, clematis can grow in one place for more than 20 years. Therefore, it deservedly enjoys the love of summer residents and gardeners.
