Cleome Pink Flower Seeds

About Cleome Pink Flower Seeds

Spider Flower — airy flower heads with long stamens; a tall plant for the back of a bed.

• Botanical name: Cleome hassleriana
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 10-15 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3-5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10-15 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Deep watering 2–3 times a week. An established plant tolerates drought.
• Soil: Well-drained average garden soil
• Temperature: 20-35C
• Fertiliser: Light feeding — every 4–6 weeks is enough.

Sowing season in India

February–March and September–October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

The stems carry thorns — handle with care. It can topple in very strong wind.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.