Cleome hasselrana
Botanical Name
Cleome hasselrana
Hardiness
Half hardy annual
Height
3 to 4 feet
Width
18 to 24 inches
Flowers
Summer to fall: white, pink, rose, purple
Light
Part to full sun
Soil
Moist
Planting and Care
Space plants 24 inches or more apart, more moisture results in taller plants, drought tolerant
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Queen Series' - 4', large flowers, all colors
'Helen Campbell' - white flowers
'Sparkler Blush' - AAS winner, compact, 3', pink flowers that mature to white
'Inncleosr' (Senorita Rosalita) - vigorous, prolific pink flowers, branching, 24-48"
'Helen Campbell' - white flowers
'Sparkler Blush' - AAS winner, compact, 3', pink flowers that mature to white
'Inncleosr' (Senorita Rosalita) - vigorous, prolific pink flowers, branching, 24-48"