Cleome Seeds - Spider Flower Light Pink

Cleome Seeds – Spider Flower Light Pink

~300 Seeds

Spider Flower Light Pink (Cleome hassleriana) is a stunning annual that brings airy elegance and vertical interest to your garden. Delicate, spidery blooms in soft, blush pink rise above lush, palmate foliage, creating a dramatic, cottage‑garden look that also works beautifully in mixed borders or as a striking focal point. These long‑blooming plants attract pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to your garden. With strong, upright stems and continuous flowering from summer through early fall, Light Pink Spider Flowers are excellent for cut flower arrangements, adding height and whimsical charm to bouquets.

Easy to grow from seed, this variety thrives in sunny locations with well‑drained soil, making it a favourite for gardeners seeking both beauty and pollinator‑friendly performance.

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Long bloom period
• Drought tolerant once established
• Upright, airy growth habit
• Soft light pink, spidery blooms

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Cleome hassleriana
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 36–48 in / 90–120 cm
• Seed Depth: ¼ in / 6 mm
• Spacing: 12–18 in / 30–45 cm
• Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
• Edible / Toxic: Ornamental only
• Germination: 10–14 days at 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)

Growing Instructions

Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep evenly moist until germination. Transplant seedlings to full sun with well-drained soil, spacing 12–18 in (30–45 cm) apart to allow airflow. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Cleome tolerates heat and is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for summer gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

FAQ

Q: Can Spider Flowers be grown in containers?
A: Yes, they can thrive in deep containers with adequate drainage and full sun exposure.

Q: Do Light Pink Spider Flowers attract pollinators?
A: Absolutely — their nectar-rich blooms are very attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.