Cleome Seeds – Spider Flower Mix (SUMMER)

Cleome (Cleome hassleriana), commonly known as Spider Flower, is a striking summer annual admired for its tall growth, airy flower clusters and distinctive long stamens resembling spider legs.

Spider Flower Mix produces beautiful combinations of pink, purple, lavender and white blooms. Its upright growth and extended flowering season make it an attractive choice for sunny summer gardens.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cleome hassleriana (syn. Tarenaya hassleriana)

• Common Name: Spider Flower

• Type: Warm-season flowering annual

• Flowers: Spider-like clusters with long stamens

• Colours: Pink, rose, purple, lavender and white

• Height: Approximately 90–150 cm

• Growth: Tall, upright and branching

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Special Features: Heat-tolerant and attracts pollinators

• Suitable For: Flower beds, tall borders and large grow bags

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – One plant, preferably with support and regular watering.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch – 2–3 plants with adequate spacing.

Larger grow bags are preferable for taller plants.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use loose, moderately fertile and well-draining soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Nursery trays or direct sowing

• Sowing Depth: Surface sow and cover very lightly (up to 5 mm)

• Germination: Approximately 7–21 days

• Ideal Temperature: 20–25°C

• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination

Transplant carefully when seedlings are established. Provide adequate space for healthy branching.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours daily.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods, but benefit from watering during prolonged heat.

Growth & Flowering

• First Flowering: Approximately 70–100 days after sowing

• Flowering Season: Summer to autumn

• Growth Habit: Tall, upright and branching

• Flower Type: Airy clusters with long spider-like stamens

Remove spent flower clusters when practical to encourage a tidy appearance and reduce unwanted self-seeding.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before planting. Moderate feeding during active growth supports healthy flowering.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal