Huge, lightly scented flower heads in shades of pink, rose, lilac and white.
Features: Architectural, elegant plants with a light, airy appeal.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to further trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 45cm (18") apart, when frosts are over.
Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Full sun
Hints & Tips: Interesting seed pods are produced as flowers fade. Plants benefit from regular watering in very hot weather.
Germination Time: 14-28 days
Height: 90-120cm
Spread: 60cm
Colour: Mixed
Hardy: Half Hardy Annual
Fill: 250
Measure: Seeds
PFP: No
Good for Cut Flowers: Yes
Botanic Name: Cleome spinosa
Caution: Mature plants develop small spines on their stems
