Melinda Myers

Cleome

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 & Care

• Space plants 24 inches or more apart
• More moisture results in taller plants
• Drought tolerant

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• 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"