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Eye-catching, large, graceful flowers with a unique petal shape that almost defies description. Blooms mid-summer through fall. Good for beds and borders. They are attractive to hummingbirds and other garden pollinators.
| Sow – Direct Outdoors, mid-May OR Indoors, mid-March | Bloom – High Summer |
| Location – Full Sun | Mature Height – 90-120cm/36-48in |
| Emergence – 8 to 14 days | Lifecycle – Annual |
| Difficulty – Easy | Approx. 350 seeds per packet |
Sow direct in garden mid-May at a 3mm (1/8in) depth, then thin seedlings to 40cm (16in) apart later in the season. For indoor sowing, sow in mid March in a soil-less mixture no more than 3mm (1/8in) deep. then chill at 4-7C (40-45F) for 5-10 days. Grow at 21C (70F) for the 8-14 day germination period. Transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed, spacing the plants 40cm (16in) apart. Cleome prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soil.