Spider Flower Violet Queen Cleome Hassleriana – Ornamental Garden Flower Seeds
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Spider Flower Violet Queen Cleome Hassleriana – Ornamental Garden Flower Seeds
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Spider Flower Violet Queen Cleome Hassleriana – Ornamental Garden Flower Seeds
Bring dramatic height and color to your garden with Spider Flower Violet Queen (Cleome Hassleriana). This striking annual produces tall spikes of unique violet-purple blooms with long, delicate stamens that resemble spider legs. A favorite for adding vertical interest, these flowers create a bold statement in beds, borders, and cottage gardens.
- Unique Flowers: Large violet-purple blooms with spidery petals and stamens.
- Fast Growing: Quickly fills in spaces with tall, airy plants.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for borders, background planting, or cut flowers.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Sunlight: Best performance in full sun.
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.
- Germination: 10–14 days under warm conditions.
- Mature Size: Height 90–150 cm (36–60 inches); spread 30–60 cm (12–24 inches).
- Growth Type: Annual with tall, upright habit.
- Bloom Season: Summer through early fall.
- Are Spider Flowers easy to grow? Yes, they are hardy annuals that grow quickly in sunny locations.
- Do they need staking? Only in windy sites; otherwise, they stand tall without support.
- Are they deer resistant? Yes, they are generally not favored by deer.
- Can they be used as cut flowers? Yes, their unique blooms look stunning in arrangements.
- Do they self-seed? Yes, in favorable climates they may reseed for the next season.
Description
Spider Flower Violet Queen Cleome Hassleriana – Ornamental Garden Flower Seeds
Bring dramatic height and color to your garden with Spider Flower Violet Queen (Cleome Hassleriana). This striking annual produces tall spikes of unique violet-purple blooms with long, delicate stamens that resemble spider legs. A favorite for adding vertical interest, these flowers create a bold statement in beds, borders, and cottage gardens.
Key Benefits:
- Unique Flowers: Large violet-purple blooms with spidery petals and stamens.
- Fast Growing: Quickly fills in spaces with tall, airy plants.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for borders, background planting, or cut flowers.
Planting & Growth Information:
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Sunlight: Best performance in full sun.
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.
- Germination: 10–14 days under warm conditions.
- Mature Size: Height 90–150 cm (36–60 inches); spread 30–60 cm (12–24 inches).
- Growth Type: Annual with tall, upright habit.
- Bloom Season: Summer through early fall.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are Spider Flowers easy to grow? Yes, they are hardy annuals that grow quickly in sunny locations.
- Do they need staking? Only in windy sites; otherwise, they stand tall without support.
- Are they deer resistant? Yes, they are generally not favored by deer.
- Can they be used as cut flowers? Yes, their unique blooms look stunning in arrangements.
- Do they self-seed? Yes, in favorable climates they may reseed for the next season.
Plant care
How to plant your seeds
Follow these simple steps to give your seeds the best start.
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Prepare your soil & tray
Fill trays or small pots with seed-starting mix. Press gently to settle—no need to pack tight.
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Sow seeds at the right depth
Plant roughly 2–3× the seed’s width deep. Tiny seeds can be pressed lightly into the surface.
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Water & keep warm
Mist or bottom-water. Cover until sprouting if the packet suggests it. Keep in a bright, warm spot.