Description
Pink Queen Cleome Seeds 5135. Heirloom Flower. Annual.
Approximately 350 seeds per packet. (500 seeds per gram.)
Large, graceful, flower heads with petals in a progression of shades from dark pink to almost white that defy description – a real eye-catcher! Before it blooms, the palmate leaves add both startling and attractive texture to the garden.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Annual Flower
- Height: Approximately
- Features: Very attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators; excellent cut flower; drought tolerant.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Pink Queen Cleome
Pink Queen Cleome is a tall, striking heirloom annual prized for its unique foliage texture and large, beautiful flower heads that are a magnet for hummingbirds.
- Site Selection: Prefers full sun and is an excellent choice for sites that tend to be quite dry.
- Sowing Outdoors: Seed can be directly sown in the garden in mid to late May. Sow seed deep.
- Sowing Indoors: For an earlier start, sow seed indoors in a soil-less mix between mid-March and mid-April. Plant seed no more than deep, moisten the growing medium, then chill at for . After chilling, keep at a temperature of for the germination period. Germination can be erratic. Grow on indoors under lights at a slightly cooler temperature.
- Upkeep: Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Thin seedlings to apart later in the season. Flowering tends to start when the plant is between in height. Pink Queen will self-sow and establish persistent stands in Zones 7 and above.
Why Pink Queen Cleome belongs in Your Garden
If you want to add dramatic height, unique texture, and a stunning floral display to your garden, the eye-catching Pink Queen Cleome is a must-have. Its drought tolerance makes it reliable in dry spots, and its beautiful flowers are highly valued both as a cut flower and as a great source of nectar for hummingbirds and pollinators.
