50+ Mix Cleome Flower Seeds-Cleome Spider Flower-Cleome Hassleriana-Spider Plant-Gorgeous Perennial-B490
Description:
Growing cleomes is a simple and rewarding garden adventure. Planting cleomes is often necessary only once, as this attractive annual flower re-seeds prolifically and returns year after year. Seed pods may be removed before bursting for use in planting cleomes in other areas of the flower bed and garden.
Cleome hassleriana, commonly known as spider flower, spider plant, or Grandfather's Whiskers, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cleome of the family Cleomaceae, native to southern South America in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southeast Brazil.
Growing Cleome Seeds: Start some Cleome seeds if you are looking for a way to light up your garden in the evening. Cleome Mix is brilliant and nearly glows at night! This annual in many colors, all of which are available from flower seeds. Cleome Mix blooms in gorgeous, bright color that complements everything in the garden. Also known as Spider Flower, the large 4 - 6 inch airy blooms are quite aromatic and excellent for cutting. Cleome is very heat and sun tolerant. Even though it is an annual flowering plant, it is also a liberal self-sower, dropping its own flower seeds. Due to this fact, it should reappear the following spring. Plant Cleome Spider Flowers in full sun and in fertile well-drained soil.
Sow Spider Flower seeds indoors in late winter for transplanting outdoors after danger of frost. Or for areas with a long growing season, sow the flower seeds directly in the garden after danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature has warmed. Do not cover the flower seeds but firmly press them into the soil. Keep the Cleome seeds moist until germination occurs and then water regularly to provide a great start for this prolific bloomer.
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 36 - 42 inches
Bloom Season: Summer and fall
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 68F (20 C)
Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes Depth: Do not cover
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 inches
