{"product_id":"violet-queen-cleome-seeds","title":"Violet Queen Cleome Seeds - Flower, 30 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolet Queen Cleome (spider flower, \u003cem\u003eCleome hassleriana\u003c\/em\u003e) sends up tall, airy clusters of violet blooms with long, whisker-like stamens that give the plant its spider-flower name. This heat-loving annual adds height and drama to the back of borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose our seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, airy violet flower clusters with distinctive spidery stamens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heat-loving annual that blooms from early summer until frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent at the back of borders and as a long-lasting cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow Violet Queen Cleome seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChoose Your Planting Method\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost; for spring sowing, give the seeds a cold treatment first (see below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost; or sow in late fall so seeds get a natural winter chill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrepare Your Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-draining potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity dome or plastic wrap to hold moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle for misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSowing the Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-sow or cover very lightly; the seeds need light to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor spring sowing, mix seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for about 30 days before sowing to improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProvide the Right Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: light is required for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 65-70°F (20-25°C); warmth speeds the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGermination\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds sprout in about 10-21 days, though some can take longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist until seedlings are up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet plants out after all danger of frost has passed, hardening off first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 12-18 inches apart; tighter spacing helps the tall stems support each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: water regularly until established; mature plants handle heat well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flowers to encourage more bloom and to prevent heavy self-seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch the tips of young plants to encourage branching and a bushier habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer until frost; plants reach about 3-4 feet tall in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402797560014,"sku":"New 5-75","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.8165713038_4mqz.jpg?v=1790474704","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/violet-queen-cleome-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}