Clematis Rouge Cardinal

A Bold Splash of Colour for Every Garden
The Clematis Rouge Cardinal is a true garden standout, known for its vibrant velvety wine red with glowing golden stamens. This vigorous and eye-catching climber flowers from early summer into late autumn, providing months of striking colour and visual interest. Its rich tones are especially effective when paired with lighter-coloured flowers or foliage, making it a dynamic addition to both modern and traditional South African gardens.

Vigorous Growth with a Manageable Size
Growing to a height of 2 to 3 metres, Rouge Cardinal is perfect for training up trellises, fences, arches, or pergolas. Despite its strong flowering performance, it maintains a tidy, manageable habit that suits both large and small spaces. It thrives in full sun to part shade, and like most clematis, it appreciates cool, shaded roots—an easy fix with mulch or companion plantings.

Simple Care, Spectacular Results
This variety belongs to Pruning Group 3, meaning it’s easy to care for: just give it a hard prune in late winter (July–August), cutting stems back to 30–45 cm above the ground. This encourages fresh, vigorous growth and maximizes the flower display. Its resilience and reliable blooming habit make Ville de Lyon an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

A Proven Performer in South African Conditions
Well-suited to a wide range of South African climates, Clematis Rouge Cardinal performs best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and good air circulation. Its long flowering season and bold colour make it ideal for creating living walls, garden screens, or vibrant vertical accents. If you’re looking to add drama, depth, and long-lasting beauty to your garden, Clematis Rouge Cardinal delivers with flair and dependability.

Shipped as 2-year-old plants in a 23cm pot. Please note that the plants will not necessarily have flowers on when shipped.

Plants will be sent without their stakes so that the height of the packaging can be reduced.  Every package will be sent with growing and pruning instructions.

Free shipping on 4 plants or more.

For sale in South Africa.