Plants > Climbers

spider flower

Cleome hassleriana

Fragrant

Genus: Cleome
Family: Cleomaceae
Common Names: electric light plant, mosquito plant, West Indian spider flower, Medusa's head [2], spider plant [3], spiderwort [3]

About this plant

A tall, upright annual to 1.5m with large, palmate, dark green leaves (which are aromatic and sticky) on spiny stems. Strongly scented, white, pink or purple flowers are produced in broad, terminal spikes in summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Young plants may be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverCity CourtyardArchitectural

Planting Places

WoodlandIndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years