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Cleome houtteana 'Violet Queen'

spider flower 'Violet Queen'

A half-hardy annual, bears terminal clusters of violet flowers, interspersed with seedheads, on long stalks in summer

Synonyms
Cleome hassleriana 'Violet Queen'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cleomaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown in sandy or well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot as a cut flower or border infill

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to caterpillar attack

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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