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Cleome 'Cherry Queen'
Cleome 'Cherry Queen'
Seed Packet

Cleome 'Cherry Queen'

Cleome hassleriana
Maraschino cherry blooms keep unfurling from clustered buds for a summer-long show on this ultimate easy-care plant. Great for cottage garden back borders, it is deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, heat-loving, and a good cut flower too!
SKU #S1706
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
200
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-5' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Bright cherry-pink
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
5-30 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out after last frost. Keep at 60-70°F. Increase germination by first chilling flat in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow 1–2 weeks before last spring frost date.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Cleome, also known as spider flower, requires very little care, making it ideal for back borders or areas that are difficult to maintain. Pinch once when 6" tall for bushier plants. It blooms for an extended period, with new buds forming and opening from the center as old petals fall. It is not only deer-resistant but also attracts a variety of pollinators, such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and hawk moths. It is an excellent cut flower; however, you should beware of the small thorns on the stems. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly until established, then only during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
If aphids appear, hose plants down several times a week or spray with an insecticidal soap. Prevent mildew and rust by setting in a location with good air circulation and proper spacing.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when florets are 1/2 open; beware of spines on stems. Short-lived