Cleome, Color Fountain
Cleome, Color Fountain
Cleome hassleriana
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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.
Minimum Seeds per Packet: 15
General Care Information
General Care Information
Lifecycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No
Bloom Color(s): Pink, Magenta, Lavender, Purple, White
Light: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Water Needs: Moderate (~1 inch per week)
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Planting Tips
Planting Tips
Ideal Germination Temp: 50-75 degrees F
Seed Planting Depth: 1/8"
Days to Sprouting:
Plant Spacing: 24 inches
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
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Growing & Harvesting Tips
Growing & Harvesting Tips
- Vigorous, long vines can reach 10-15 feet and need support.
- Harvest frequently to keep plants productive.
- Mulch soil to retain moisture & keep roots cool
- When vines reach the top of the support, pinch the vines to force plants into heavier bean pod production
- Harvest in the morning when sugar content is highest, if eating fresh
Diseases & Pests
Diseases & Pests
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