{"product_id":"250-graines-de-cleome-blanche-fleurs-plantes-semences-paysannes","title":"250 White Cleome Seeds (Cleome hassleriana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCleome hassleriana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spider flower, spider plant, prickly cleome: its long stamens extending beyond the corolla like slender legs have earned it its nickname. In white, the effect is spectacular at dusk—the flower seems to float in the fading light, and this is precisely when it releases its fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e large white clusters with highly prominent stamens, giving them an elegantly tousled appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.20 to 1.50 m, ideal at the back of a flower bed or as a temporary screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long flowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e from July to October, as long as the sun is shining and the soil remains moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts stems bear small thorns at the base of the leaves: wear gloves when handling or cutting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts foliage is slightly sticky and gives off a strong smell when crushed—harmless, but worth knowing before planting it beside a narrow pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender plant: it declines rapidly below 8–10 °C and is grown as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm position—it is a South American plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, loose and well drained, while remaining moist in summer: this is the key to prolonged flowering. An addition of compost is beneficial, but avoid excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March at 20–25 °C, or sow directly in place after the last frosts. Tip: placing the seeds in the refrigerator for a few days before sowing noticeably improves often erratic germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the frosts, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Its height makes it an excellent choice for the back of a flower bed or as a summer screen along a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist. Discreet staking can help in windy locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the pods that form beneath the flowers to extend flowering through October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt lightens a mixed border alongside its colorful counterpart, the \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-cleome-rose-fleurs-plantes-semences-paysannes\"\u003epink cleome\u003c\/a\u003e, or contrasts with \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-cosmos-blanc-rose-et-rouge-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecosmos\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-rose-mystique-zinnia-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ezinnia\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fragrant white flowers and long stamens are suited to nocturnal pollinators: hawk moths come to feed on them while hovering at dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the day, bees and bumblebees visit it abundantly throughout its very long flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacks of flower beds, borders, pathway edges, summer screens and large containers. Its flower stalks hold up well in bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flowers to develop their long, slender pods, then harvest them when brown and dry, before they burst open—wear gloves, as the stems are prickly. Cleome also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white spider flower that lights up at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866994749773,"sku":"3760335360633","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/225-cleome-blanche-fond-blanc.png?v=1720625500","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/fi-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-cleome-blanche-fleurs-plantes-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}