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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Cleomaceae
Native
South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Fountain Blend Cleome (Spider Flower) Seeds
Tarenaya hassleriana
3"–6" diameter clusters in white, pink, rose, or violet
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24" |
| Germination | 10–28 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant once nighttime air temperatures are above 50°F. Germination may be erratic. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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10 reviews
- Jeanie V.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/2/26Cleome
Doing well. Can’t wait for the blooms….one of my favorites.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Jeanie,
We're so happy to hear your Fountain Blend Cleome seeds are doing well! You're in for such a treat when those blooms start showing up - cleome flowers are absolutely stunning with their unique spider-like appearance and they come in such beautiful colors in this blend! Your patience is going to pay off big time when those gorgeous flower spikes start opening up. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Faith F.VA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/20/25So successful!!!
Beautiful results, easy to start
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - Danielle B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Direct sew. Long lasting blooms.
- Aj B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/30/255 Stars
I have been a long user of your seeds. I like your selections and free shipping thanks
- Anne N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/14/245 Stars
For flower seed, you are my source!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner