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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
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical 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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