Cleome Mixed Colors (Spider Flower)

Annual

Height 3-4 Feet

Each branch of Cleome produces a flower head at the top in shades of pink, rose, purple, and white. The plants are free of insects and diseases while often attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

SOWING…Cleome seed often needs to be chilled (stratified) to germinate successfully. Where winters are cold, scatter seed over bare ground in late winter and allow Mother Nature to do the rest. To start indoors, place seed and a small amount of moistened seed starting mix in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks. Plant the chilled seed outside (or pots), covering ⅛” of soil pressed firmly. Keep evenly moist.

THINNING…When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin or transplant 1 ½ to 2 feet apart in rows or beds.

GERMINATION…Germinates in 10 to 18 days depending on soil and weather conditions.