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Cleome Seeds - Serrulata
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Cleome (Cleome Serrulata Rocky Mountain Beeplant) - This native grows quickly from flower seeds, blooms heavily, and then dies off with the first heavy frost. The good news is Cleome plants are good self-seeders and are drought tolerant.Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
2 to 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Cleome (Cleome Serrulata Rocky Mountain Beeplant) - This drought tolerant native grows quickly from flower seeds, blooms heavily, and then dies off with the first heavy frost. The good news is Cleome plants are good self-seeders. This means it will drop its flowers seeds as it is dying off and those flowers seeds will often germinate the following spring if they make good contact with the soil.
Common Questions
How long can cleomes live?
Cleomes are annual plants, lasting only one season. Once they wither in the fall, you can either plant new seeds immediately or wait until spring to sow seeds as soon as the ground is ready for planting.
What are alternatives to cleomes?
The informal nature of cleomes makes them a perfect fit for cottage gardens or natural meadows. Mix cleomes with zinnias, cosmos, black-eyed Susans, salvia, or celosia. These plants flourish in similar sunny conditions and moderate watering that cleomes prefer.
Can cleomes grow indoors?
It is possible to begin cleomes indoors and then move them to the garden. However, due to their tall growth and requirement for direct sunlight, it can be challenging to grow them successfully indoors.
My cleome plants have mildew and rust what is wrong?
Your plants are too crowded, thin the plants to avoid the problem.
Do I need to prune my cleome plants?
Yes, you should give your plants a light pruning. Snip off the dead or damaged areas during the growing season. Also, if your plants are spindly right before planting, prune them back by half to encourage new growth once they are planted in the ground.
