How to Grow Cleome
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Data
Botanical name: Cleome hasslerian
Family: Cleomaceae
Origin: Tropical America
Type: Seeds (annual)
Seeding season: Spring
Flowering season: Summer
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Charm of Cleome
The flowers of cleomes reminds us of butterflies.
It is easy to take care of them, and they are drought resistant too.
It is recommended to choose comparatively large container, because they grow big.
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Seeding
Germination requires warm temperature. Mid spring is the best season for seeding if you grow cleomes outside, however you can enjoy the flowers longer if you start them inside when it is still cool in early summer.
Because their single root grow long and straight and they do not like to be transplanted, it is recommended to plant them directly.
Spacing is required when they are about 1inch / 3cm tall. Because they grow big, it is proper to keep 2 or 3 of them in a large container.
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Location
Warm and sunny location is preferred.
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Watering
Keep the soil moist until the plants are established. However, they can stand drought after the plants have been matured.
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Fertilizer
Just mix small amount of fertilizer in the soil before seeding. Additional fertilizer is not required in general.
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Example Breeding
Rose Shades
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