Clematis Ville de Lyon

Clematis Ville de Lyon: variety description

Clematis Ville de Lyon: photos

Clematis of the ville de lyon variety was created by French breeders. This is a perennial plant, a climbing shrub, which belongs to the group of large-flowered. The stems of the plant have a height of 2.5 to 5 m. Young branches are distinguished by a light brown tint, which can become brown over time. One bush can have up to 15 shoots, each of which is capable of forming up to 15 buds. Flowering begins in July and lasts until September. The first flowers have a rounded shape and a diameter of up to 15, and sometimes up to 20 cm, while the later flowers have a diameter of up to 10 cm.The petals can have different colors from carmine red at the center to deep purple at the edges. Gardeners prefer this particular variety due to several characteristics.

• Large-flowered Clematis Ville de Lyon tolerates winter frosts well, so the plant does not need to be dug out in the winter.
• Due to the fact that the branches grow quickly, every year on your site you can flaunt a beautiful hedge that adorns the walls and gazebos.
• Due to the abundant flowering, the site will look beautiful and well-groomed for a long period of time.
• Clematis Ville de Lyon does not require much care.
• The plant has good immunity against fungal diseases.
• The variety has a tendency to change its color as it grows.

If you are going to plant a plant in an open area, then you need to be prepared for the fact that the plant may lose its color. The plant can burn out in direct sunlight.

Clematis Ville de Lyon: planting and care

Clematis Ville de Lyon: photo

It is necessary to clean an area with fertile, neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Lush bloom is observed on loose soil with good drainage system. a semi-shady area is best suited for the plant, which will be protected from winds and drafts. Also, don't forget about the support. This will help your plant climb better over a fence, a specially installed picket fence or netting. It is also important to think over the correct arrangement of the cellular bases for the stems. The main thing to remember is that the supports should be at least 2 m in height, and have a width of more than 1.5 m. The seeds of the variety are large in size - 5-6 mm thick, 10-12 mm long). The plant has an uneven germination period - from 1.5 to 8 months, so it is best to plant them immediately after picking.

Variety planting action plan

• The first step is to send the seeds of large-flowered clematis Ville de Lyon to a growth stimulator for 30 minutes. Epin and succinic acid are good for this. In a low container (up to 12 cm), it is necessary to fill up the drainage up to 5 cm and fertile soil - 10 cm of the layer (it is necessary to mix sand, peat and earth, take all the ingredients in equal parts).

• It is necessary to dig furrows, the depth of which will be up to 1.5 cm, moisten them, lay out the seeds, sprinkle with soil and water.

• If you want more seeds to germinate successfully, it is necessary to apply stratification, in other words, the method of alternating temperatures. To do this, at first for 2 weeks, the container must be stored in a warm place, the lighting must be diffused. After that, for about 6-8 weeks, the container must be kept in the refrigerator (you can do this in the vegetable compartment). After that, the soil is again sent to a warm room. But do not forget to make sure that the soil does not dry out.

• Approximately black 3-4 weeks you will notice the appearance of the first clematis. The germination quality is about 60%.

• When you notice the appearance of 2-3 leaves, then it is necessary to transplant into a separate container. But you need to take out the sprouts with extreme caution so as not to hurt those that have not yet sprouted.

Depending on the region in which the plant is grown, it can be transplanted into open soil either in spring or autumn. For the southern regions, the optimal disembarkation time is late September - early October. It is necessary to deepen the trunk in such a way that the lower bud is below ground level - for the regions of the middle lane - up to 8 cm and in the south - up to 4 cm.Thus, you can achieve the growth of a lateral shoot and thus the plant cannot freeze in winter. the diameter of the hole should be about 50 cm, the step should be up to 80 cm. it is necessary to add superphosphate - 50 g, humus - 1 bucket, wood ash about 400 g to the pit. Due to the fact that the variety belongs to perennials, a prerequisite for planting a plant is the arrangement of a drainage system, into which it is necessary to add pebbles, expanded clay, crushed brick. The seedling must be deepened, dug in and watered. It is also recommended to mulch the trunk circle in order to avoid the rapid drying of the soil. Small plants may even be suitable as mulch, which can shade the root system of the plant. for this purpose, you can plant marigolds, marigolds. Moreover, these plants have fungicidal properties and are able to repel various insects.

Care measures for large-flowered clematis

The first few years after the planting of the clematis of the Ville de Lyon variety, it builds up the root system. For this reason, all the buds that will grow are subject to pruning so that the plant can direct all its forces to the development of the root system. Abundant flowering begins after 3-4 years of life. In order for the development of the plant to take place in a full-fledged manner, the shoots must be evenly distributed over the support and tied up with ropes. Make sure that the lighting falls on the entire plant as a whole. Those shoots that spread along the ground must be tied to a support.

• We carry out pruning of the plant. Clematis Ville de Lyon has a 3 pruning group. The stems must be cut tightly. Such actions are carried out for the lush flowering of the plant. the formation of a bush can be carried out in autumn or spring. All processes must be removed at a distance of about 7 cm from the kidney. The approximate guideline for the cut is 20 cm from the earth's surface. In order to carry out high-quality pruning, you must use a sharp pruner. As a preventive measure against various diseases, it is necessary to disinfect the instrument after cutting the Ville de Lyon clematis. if you want the plant to develop fully and correctly, you need to watch out for tying it to the support.

• Water the large-flowered clematis Ville de Lyon correctly. As soon as you notice that the soil of the plant has dried up, this will be the signal that it is necessary to water it, and it is best to do it in the evening. Warm water is best for irrigation. When watering the plant, so that the water does not get on the leaves and stems. Therefore, you need to water very carefully so that water does not accumulate in the root zone of the plant. young plants need to be watered more often - 2 times every 7 days. Adult plants do not need such frequent watering. But again, everything depends on the weather conditions. The plant does not tolerate excess moisture. Therefore, it is not worth planting in a lowland and next to groundwater.

• We apply fertilizers. Throughout the season, fertilizers need to be applied approximately 4-5 times.If, when you planted the plant, you made a good and fertile mixture, then the first year it is not worth fertilizing at all. With the arrival of spring, foliage growth, fertilizers with a nitrogen content are used. When the bud tying process begins, potassium and phosphorus must be added. at the end of the season, it is possible to use granular superphosphate. When choosing fertilizers, pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations. After all, improper feeding or its overabundance can negatively affect the condition of the plant.

Recommendations on how to grow properly

If you are growing a plant in a region where temperatures are low, then the plant must be covered for the winter. for this, the stems of clematis Ville de Lyon are trimmed, at a height of about 20 cm from the soil, they are laid on the ground, covered with dry leaves and earth. You also need to take care of the center of the plant. it is necessary to loosen the soil of the plant's trunk circle in advance, and the entire area should be covered with foliage or sawdust. This will be a preventive measure against rotting of the shoot. The variety has good immunity against fungal diseases. But as a preventive measure at the beginning of the season, it is necessary to carry out the spraying procedure using Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate (1% solution). If you notice signs of infection, then the affected areas must be removed and treated with fungicides.

Clematis Ville de Lyon has a beautiful and lush bloom, which is suitable for decorating gazebos, balconies and fences. If you take proper care of the plant, then it will be able to delight you with its flowering for 20 years. It is for this reason that he is so fond of many gardeners.

Clematis Ville de Lyon: variety reviews

Oksana, thirty-five years old, the city of Vladimir:
“A giant rich inflorescence, perfect for the middle zone of our country. It grows rapidly and has a high level of frost resistance. Acquired a couple of years ago at the beginning of the spring season, the plant was packaged with peat. I planted it in a container, and at the end of the spring season, planted it in fresh air. The plant adapted quite well and began to grow rapidly. A few years later, pinkish colors began to form, they look magical at their summer cottage. Neighbors usually ask what kind of grassy it is. I advise. "

Anastasia, forty years old, the city of Smolensk:
“The inflorescences are simply gigantic, I measured them a year ago - in a year the growth was fourteen centimeters. The flowering process of my plant lasts quite a long time, it tolerates the cold well. The plant has grown already two hundred and fifty centimeters. In recent months, a couple of rusty leaves have formed at the base, but I have begun to carry out preventive procedures. I will follow the plant further. Thank you to the selection specialists for the ease in agrotechnology and excellent adaptation. "

Christina, thirty-two years old, Lipetsk:
“Herbaceous stunning in appearance. Immediately before purchasing, I found many photos on social networks, but in real life, herbaceous looks many times better. Acquired planting material four years ago. I selected the site for planting in a partially shaded place, which means that during the entire flowering process, the buds never turned pale. I planted a lobelia near the bush, now everything is fine. I cut the shrub strongly, new elongated branches grow every season. In agricultural technology, he is not capricious, and this is very important. "

Olga, thirty-eight years old, the city of Michurinsk:
“I was highly recommended to plant this particular species. According to gardeners, it is a very beautiful plant. In the summer season, our family had no problems with him, and in the fall season, the horror began. Dried foliage and buds were all over the summer cottage. We decided to dig it up before the winter season.I do not advise you to buy if you do not like to constantly clean up on your site. "

Clematis varieties Ville de Lyon: video about the variety