Cleome, Color Fountain

Cleome, Color Fountain (Cleome hassleriana): A Vibrant Mix of Color for Dynamic Gardens

Cleome 'Color Fountain' is a captivating annual known for its delightful array of colorful blooms. This variety features a blend of pink, white, and lavender flowers, creating a stunning display that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. With its unique, spidery petals and tall growth habit reaching 3-4 feet, Color Fountain adds vertical interest and charm to any garden.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Color Fountain is both heat and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. This resilient plant blooms from midsummer to fall, providing a continuous burst of color and texture that enhances flower beds, borders, and cottage gardens.

Sow Cleome 'Color Fountain' seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for their bushy growth and good air circulation. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering and enjoy the vibrant show of color that this easy-to-grow annual brings to your landscape.