Cleome hassleriana Mix
(Spider Flower)
500 seeds $3.00
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Cleome hassleriana mix includes shades of violet, white and rose-pink. The tall flowers bloom in late summer, adding height and grace to the garden. They attract hummingbirds.
Cleome hassleriana is a popular heirloom flower. Originally from the West Indies, it has been grown in English gardens since 1817. It can be used in cut flower arrangements, as long as you carefully avoid the thorns along the stems.
Cleome hassleriana is synonymous with Cleome spinosa. Deer resistant.
height 4' spacing 12"
Sowing Cleome hassleriana Seeds
Start cleome seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in late spring. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.