Cleome 'Rose Queen'
spider flower 'Rose Queen'
'Rose Queen' is a tall, upright, half-hardy annual with attractive, palmate leaves (which are aromatic and sticky) on spiny stems. Terminal clusters of pink and white flowers are produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cleomaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Cleome are annuals with erect stems bearing palmately divided leaves, and terminal racemes of 4-petalled flowers with conspicuous stamens
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in sandy or well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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