Mauve Queen Cleome
Cleome hassleriana
A stunning, spindly floral garden delight.
A pretty, shrubby plant with shiny leaves and pretty explosions of purply blooms that travel upwards as the stems grow, Mauve Queen Cleome lends to any garden a stately and tropical presence. It is attractive to pollinators, drawing in nearly all flying friends, and as the season progresses its form becomes more structural in appearance, each maturing seed pod giving the impression of rungs on a verdant ladder. Works as a cut flower, but its aroma can be too skunky for some tastes, so it is most often appreciated as a garden and landscaping plant. Sometimes self sows, though not reliably, so it's best to start seed every year.
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
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| 150 Seeds | $4.39 | Out of Stock | |
| 450 Seeds | $8.69 | Out of Stock | |
| 1350 Seeds | $16.99 | Out of Stock |
Direct sow or start early. Thrives in most garden soils; no special fertility is required, but it likes consistent water. Provide plenty of space; this is a vigorous, tall-growing plant.
| Days to Germination | 7 to 14 |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 80-100 |
| Planting Depth | ⅛ inch |
| Spacing in Row | 12-18" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18-36" |
| Height at Maturity | 48 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 12" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |
Artwork by Diane Adzema. She layered oil, wax, and glazes to illuminate the beauty and magic of this intricate bloom. Her art glows from within as if it has a light of its own.