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spider flower 'Violet Queen'

Cleome hassleriana 'Violet Queen'

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Cleome
Family: Cleomaceae

About this plant

A half-hardy annual, bears terminal clusters of violet flowers, interspersed with seedheads, on long stalks 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

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in sandy or well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot as a cut flower or border infill

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free, but may be susceptible to caterpillar attack

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years