Cleome White Queen Seeds

Cleome White Queen Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A striking annual flower producing tall stems with clusters of pure white blooms and delicate spidery petals.

 

Known botanically as Cleome hassleriana White Queen this variety is valued for its long flowering season and architectural presence in the garden.

 

Unlike compact bedding plants White Queen grows tall and airy creating dramatic vertical accents making it one of the most popular cleome types for borders and wildlife gardens.

 

Its reliable growth and exotic appearance make it a favourite for adventurous gardeners.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow March to May indoors in trays or directly outdoors after the last frost. Germination 7 to 21 days at 20–25°C. Soil and Position Light fertile well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 90–150 cm with tall branching stems and pure white flowers. Harvesting July to October; blooms continue throughout summer until the first frost.

 

Sowing instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 cm deep and 30 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Cleome benefits from early sowing indoors for stronger plants.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering to encourage strong growth. Provide support for plants in exposed sites. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming. Cleome White Queen is hardy in summer conditions and attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for adding height and elegance to borders and wildlife gardens. Cleome White Queen produces exotic pure white blooms with spidery petals that create dramatic displays. Highly suitable for home gardens and allotments. Attractive to pollinators and excellent for cut flowers.

 

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