Flowers
Cleome 'Rose Queen'
Spider Flower
Commonly known as the spider flower, this variety is highly ornamental, with prominent stamens that are delicate yet eye catching. An annual with multi-tonal flowers that look as striking in a traditional country border as a contemporary one.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 1.5m
- Spread
- 45cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Jan-April, sow under glass. Sow finely, covering with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. For germination, keep at 18-22°C. If germination has not occurred after 21 days, cold stratify seeds by keeping at -4-+4°C for 2-4 weeks. Transplant seedlings and acclimatise before planting out once risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Pinch out tips of young plants once they are 15-25cm tall for bushier plants. Flowers may require staking. Regularly deadhead for more flowers.
Gallery
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