Heirloom Cleome flowers, also known as Spider Flowers, are tall, striking blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This easy-to-grow heirloom variety is ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. With vibrant, long-lasting flowers and minimal care requirements, Cleome adds vertical interest and enhances biodiversity in any home garden.
Features:
Heirloom Cleome variety
Produces tall, vibrant, long-lasting blooms
Attracts pollinators and enhances garden biodiversity
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Height: 35 feet
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 911
Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 46 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into moist, well-draining soil. Germination typically occurs within 714 days.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 1218 inches apart.
Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared soil after the last frost. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Care Tips: Maintain even soil moisture without overwatering. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
