Cleome Spinosa Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Cleomaceae |
| Native region |
South America |
| Mature height |
90-150 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established |
| Soil / mix |
Any well-drained garden soil |
| Fertilizer |
Light feeding; too much nitrogen reduces flowering |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>An <strong>ornamental</strong> annual used as a tall border backdrop and in cottage gardens; its nectar-rich blooms attract <em>bees and butterflies</em>, supporting garden pollinators.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds <strong>February to April</strong> (and again in monsoon in cooler regions). <strong>Direct sow</strong> where plants are to grow, covering lightly to about 5 mm; a brief chill or soaking can improve sprouting. Germination takes <strong>10-20 days</strong> in warm soil. Thin or space plants 40-50 cm apart as they grow tall and bushy. Expect flowering about <strong>70-90 days</strong> from sowing, continuing through the warm season.</p>