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Senorita Rosalita - (Four Pack)

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Product Description

Cleomes (spider flowers) have been around for a long time. But there was talk. Thorns. Sticky leaves and stems. There were even Cleomes, some whispered, that smelled like s-k-u-n-k. Unless they were deadheaded, the varieties with seed pods looked sad. For others if the temperature rose above 100 degrees there were no more flowers and the bottom leaves, they shriveled and fell off. 

Now I, Senorita Rosalita have restored Cleome’s reputation. The magnificent dark leaves on my 3-5 feet tall upright branches are topped by clusters of bright, lavender pink flowers. And they bloom with abandon from late spring through fall. I scoff at heat, and renounce all thorns and sticky substances. Deadheading is no more. All I ask is that you plant me in full sun in a place where water drains freely through the soil. Grow me, and should you ever smell a certain aroma, at least you will know it is not I that am the source.

Sku: 8275

Availability: Out of stock

$29.99

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Growing Tips

Unlike other cleome Senorita Rosalita will not self seed, doesn’t get bare knees, she isn’t sticky and the doesn’t have thorns. Her flowers are smaller than classis cleome, but she flowers all over the plant not just at the top. Since she doesn’t self seed you don’t have to worry about cleome seedlings trying to take over your garden. She is great for adding height to garden beds and had dark green foliage. Deadheading isn’t necessary.

There is apparently a stem borer in south Florida that infects all Cleome and for this reason gardeners should be aware of possible problems. The insect lives inside the stem of the plant and eventually kills it entirely; symptoms include wilt and death of the plant. Treatments: Unknown since we don’t know the actual insect involved.

An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Common Name Spider Flower
Scientific Name Cleome hybrid
Container Size 4.25
Container Plant Style Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.
Garden Height 24 - 48"
Spacing 20 - 24"
Foliage Color Green
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Planting to Frost
Maintenance Easy
Habit Upright
Duration Annual
Hardy Temp N/A
Water Needs Normal
Exposure Full sun
Zones Annual except in zones 10 - 11

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