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Cleome, Rose Queen

Cleome, Rose Queen

$3.29 USD
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Cleome hassleriana

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Cleome, Rose Queen (Cleome hassleriana): A Radiant Bloom for Garden Enthusiasts

Cleome 'Rose Queen' is a striking annual that enchants with its luscious rose-pink flower clusters, adding a romantic touch to gardens and landscapes. This variety can grow 3-4 feet tall, showcasing its tall, slender stems adorned with spiky blooms that attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies. With a beautiful and airy appearance, Rose Queen makes an excellent addition to mixed borders, cutting gardens, and cottage-style plantings.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Cleome 'Rose Queen' is both heat and drought tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners. Its long blooming season from midsummer to fall ensures a vibrant splash of color throughout the growing season.

Direct sow Cleome 'Rose Queen' seeds in the garden after the last frost, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks earlier for a head start. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to promote good air circulation and allow for their growth. Regular deadheading of spent flowers will encourage more blooms, enhancing the garden with the enchanting presence of Rose Queen.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 15

General Care Information

Lifecycle: Annual

Frost Hardy: No

Bloom Color(s): Pink, Magenta

Light: Full Sun (6+ hours)

Water Needs: Moderate (~1 inch per week)

Fertilizer:

  • Average Fertilizer Needs

Other Info:

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

Other Info: Surface sow; press seeds in gently. Requires light to germinate.

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Increase germination by cold stratifying in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Direct sow 1–2 weeks before last spring frost date.

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

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