Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost'

Spider Flower

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Common Name: 

Spider Flower

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

120 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Description

Delicate, cool white flower clusters attact butterflies and hummingbirds

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Blooming

Blooms 4-petaled flowers mostly in summer, especially well in heat.

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Growth

Each established plant should have enough space to develop fully. Self-seeds regularly during warm weather conditions.

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Pest

Caterpillars, spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Other issues include rust and fungal spots. Powdery and downy mildew sometimes occur.

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Interesting facts

Cleome is native to South America. It is best planted in areas away from children, due to its prickly spurs.

Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana 'Spirit Frost') - Soil and irrigation

Water regularly, and do not let the plants wilt. Soil should be free- draining and have a pH between 5.4 and 6.0. Prefers light, fertile, sandy soil.

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