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Cleome spinosa Colour Fountain Mix Seeds - Spider plant

Cleome hassleriana Colour Fountain Mix
Spider flower

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I managed to get about ten young plants from the whole packet, a bit disappointing.

Christiane, 23/05/2020

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Cleome spinosa 'Colour Fountain' is a lovely mixture that features delicate, spider-like blooms in shades of pink, lilac, purple, violet and white. The fast-growing, vigorous plants flower for a long time, bringing volume and height to summer bedding schemes. They are also suitable for growing in pots. Sow early under cover, making sure to provide the plants with light, fertile, free-draining soil and a sunny position.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

Cleome spinosa 'Colour Fountain' is a lovely mixture that features delicate, spider-like blooms in shades of pink, lilac, purple, violet and white. The fast-growing, vigorous plants flower for a long time, bringing volume and height to summer bedding schemes. They are also suitable for growing in pots. Sow early under cover, making sure to provide the plants with light, fertile, free-draining soil and a sunny position.

Cleome 'Colour Fountain' is selected from Cleome hassleriana (or spinosa), a semi-hardy plant native to subtropical regions of Southern America. It belongs to the Capparaceae or caper family and can be found growing in wastelands and on slopes at a low altitude in various parts of the world. 'Colour Fountain' quickly forms erect, bushy clumps of 1 m tall and 40 cm wide. Large, dark green palmate leaves are borne on rough, hairy stems. They are divided into 5-7 long, stalked, sharp leaflets. The flowering period is particularly long, beginning in May and lasting until October. The inflorescences are unique, remarkable by their architecture and gracefulness. They are borne on long petioles and gathered on seemingly fuzzy, lightly scented terminal spikes. Each flower is made up of 4 petals narrowing into pedicels at their base, with stamens and very long styles extending well beyond the corolla. The flowers develop and bloom in succession, from the bottom of the flower spike upwards. They are followed by original, long and slender pods (6 to 12 cm) that hang from the stalks like spiders’ legs, hence the name “spider plant”. Flowers and fruits sometimes appear simultaneously on the same plant.

Cleomes are among the most eye-catching annual flowers. For a beautiful effect, grow one or several different varieties in the middle of flower beds and borders, combined with Pennisetum. They can also be planted en masse with other tall summer flowering plants (Dahlias, cosmos, Verbena bonariensis, Oriental poppies), acting as a great space filler whilst maintaining a lovely light and airy appearance. This variety may require staking or growing in front of well-branched shrubs for extra support. For an exotic look, pair with tibouchina or alogyne in pots or containers.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Cleome

Species

hassleriana

Cultivar

Colour Fountain Mix

Family

Capparaceae

Other common names

Spider flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference4491

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Planting and care

Sow from mid-January to mid-March in pots filled with sowing mix. Barely cover the seeds and keep them in a light, warm place to encourage germination (25-27°C). Cleome require a difference in temperature between daytime and night-time. For this reason, we recommend starting the seeds as early as possible in spring. Transplant the seedlings into larger pots when they are strong enough to be handled. Harden them gradually, placing them outside as soon as all risk of frost is over. Plant out in light, rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position, leaving about 50 cm between each plant. Mulching around the plants helps maintain soil moisture.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border, Hedge
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, in organic matter and well-drained soil are ideal conditions for the growth of plants. It is important to provide adequate water and sunlight to promote healthy development. Additionally, regular fertilization and pruning can help maintain optimal growth.
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