Seed no. 366W
Cleome hassleriana, 'White Queen'
£2.25
In stock · approx. 300 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Sow thinly into moist well-drained seed compost, cover with a fine layer of compost. Propagate 21°C. Germination 21 days +. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move to -4-+4°C for 2-4 weeks then return to warmth. Remove cover when seedlings appear. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 45cm spacing.
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 | 366W |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 300 |
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