spider flower
Cleome hassleriana
Cycle:
Annual
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8
Flowers:
Showy, White, Pink, Purple Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Spider flower should be watered about once a week, using approximately 1 inch of water. During the summer months the plant should receive more frequent watering, about 2 to 3 times a week, to ensure the soil does not dry out. When watering, the soil should be thoroughly moistened. When watering in the winter months, it is best to reduce watering frequency and allow the soil to become somewhat dry before giving it another drink.
sunlight
Spider flower plants need full sun to partial shade to grow and bloom. They should be in a spot that gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. For the best blooms and healthiest plants, it is best to plant spider flower in a location that receives full sun all day long. If the location does not get full sun all day, it is recommended that the plant gets morning sun and afternoon shade.
pruning
Spider flower (Cleome hassleriana) should be pruned as soon as its flowering season has finished and should be pruned back to 8 to 10 inches from the ground. It’s best to do a light pruning of the stems, removing any dead or weak stalks and seed pods, while ensuring not to cut off healthy buds or blooms that are still growing. Doing this kind of pruning will encourage healthier and bushier growth for the following season.
