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Cleome hassleriana Sparkler 2.0 Rose - Spider flower

Cleome hassleriana Sparkler 2.0 Rose
Spider Flower, Spider Plant, Pink Queen

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Variety with deep pink spider-like flowers, it is part of the Sparkler 2.0 series, with improved performance. Bushy habit, more compact and better ramified than classic varieties, with a more abundant and prolonged summer flowering. This annual plant, which thrives in warm climates, adds a touch of lightness to romantic or naturalistic borders. It can also be grown in pots.
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

The Cleome Sparkler 2.0 Rose is a spider flower with a deep pink colour. It is an improved variety, with a more compact and branched habit that allows for increased flower production. Its bushy habit looks beautiful in flower beds, as well as in romantic pots where its spider-like flowering with prominent stamens expresses its refinement. This fast-growing annual plant loves the sun and tolerates heat. It is easily grown in any fresh and light soil.

The Cleome Sparkler 2.0 Rose comes from a less hardy plant native to subtropical regions of South America called Cleome hassleriana. It is a cousin of the caper plant, both belonging to the Capparaceae family. It is naturalized in other parts of the world, in fallow lands and low-altitude slopes. The Sparkler 2.0 Rose selection quickly forms a bushy clump that reaches a height of 70 cm (28in) and a width of 50-60 cm (20-24in). On fairly rough stems, but without spines, large dark green palmate leaves are divided into 5 to 7 long-petioled leaflets. Its flowering period is particularly long, starting in May and continuing until October. The inflorescences are unique, remarkable for their architecture and lightness. The flowers are long-petioled, grouped in slightly fuzzy terminal spikes, slightly fragrant. Each flower consists of 4 petals that narrow into pedicels at their base, with very long stamens and styles that extend well beyond the corolla, resembling egret feathers. The flowers develop and bloom one after the other, from the bottom to the top of the inflorescence, in a rich pink colour.

The fruits of the cleome are also unique; they are long, slender pods measuring 6 to 12 cm (2 to 5in), suspended from the petioles. Sometimes, flowers and fruits can be observed on the same plant. It is the appearance of these fruits that gave the cleome its name of spider plant or spider flower: the numerous siliques resemble spider legs.

The cleomes are among the most beautiful annual flowers. For a beautiful effect, plant the Cleome Sparkler 2.0 in the middle of a flower bed, alongside pennisetums or Perovskias, for example. Planted in groups, or with other tall summer flowers such as cosmos, Buenos Aires verbena, poppies, or Delphiniums, they add depth and a lot of lightness. In a naturalistic garden, with Miscanthus, Dahlias, and Gauras, they sway with the wind. This compact variety does not require staking and is perfect for creating beautiful flowering pots.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Spike
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Cleome

Species

hassleriana

Cultivar

Sparkler 2.0 Rose

Family

Capparaceae

Other common names

Spider Flower, Spider Plant, Pink Queen

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18502

Planting and care

The Cleome Sparkler 2.0 Pink enjoys the sun, as well as fresh, loose, humus-rich and well-drained soil, without too much limestone. Planting is done in spring (April - May) when the sun begins to warm the atmosphere and frost is no longer a concern. Cleomes need space, so plant them every 50-60 cm (20-24in). Water them and, to keep their roots cool, apply a mulch.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, draining, light, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Disease resistance Very good

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