Cleome Flower Seeds – Tall Blooming Pollinator Garden Variety

Overview

Cleome Flower Seeds grow into tall, graceful plants known for their airy, spider-like blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white. Commonly called Spider Flowers, Cleome is a striking annual that adds vertical drama and movement to borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator habitats.

These fast-growing, sun-loving plants bloom continuously through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Cleome’s strong stems and unique flower shape also make it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Cleome seeds
• Produces tall, showy blooms in pink, white, and lavender shades
• Excellent for pollinator gardens and borders
• Drought-tolerant and heat-loving annual
• Perfect for cut flowers and wildflower landscapes
• Low-maintenance and long-blooming

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Cleome / Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana)
• Seed Type: Annual flowering plant, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Spring (after frost) or fall in warm regions
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; pH 6.0–7.5
• Sowing Method: Direct sow ¼ inch deep outdoors or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Germination Time: 10–14 days at 70–80°F
• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days from sowing
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants
• Plant Height: 3–5 feet tall (variety-dependent)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once mature
• Bloom Season: Summer through fall
• Yield: High flowering performance with continuous deadheading
• Storage: Seeds can be stored for up to 2 years in cool, dry conditions