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Seed no. 366K
Cleome hassleriana, 'Violet Queen'
£2.25
In stock · approx. 1032 seeds per packet
Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days
Year at a glance
Sow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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D
Germination
Sow indoors. Sow thinly into moist well-drained seed compost, cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Propagate 18-22°C. Do not exclude light. Germination 10-15 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed, 30cm apart.
Growing
Allow plenty of time. Pinch out tips at 15-20cm.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period. May require staking. This is a cut and come again variety.
| Genus | Cleome |
|---|---|
| Species | hassleriana |
| Family | Capparidaceae |
| Seed number | 366K |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Purple/Lavender |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 1032 |
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