Buzzy Cleome Cat’s Whiskers White Queen
Buzzy Cleome White Queen is a striking annual flower producing elegant white blooms on tall, decorative plants. Also known as Cleome hassleriana or Cat’s Whiskers, this beautiful variety is a real eye-catcher in sunny borders, white garden schemes and large patio pots.
Growing to around 100 cm tall, Cleome White Queen is excellent for adding height, structure and soft elegance to summer planting. Its nectar-rich flowers are also loved by bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Plant Details
Plant type: Annual flower
Botanical name: Cleome hassleriana
Common name: Cleome / Cat’s Whiskers / Cat’s Mustache
Variety: White Queen
Flower colour: White
Height: Approx. 100 cm
Position: Full sun
Flowering period: June to October
Use: Borders, white gardens, large pots, pollinator gardens, gaps between low shrubs
Growing Information
Sow under cover: Mid-March to April
Sow outdoors: Mid-April to May
Sowing method: Sow under glass or outdoors in a seedbed
Transplant: After 5–6 weeks
Flowering time: June to October
Seeds per gram: Approx. 500
Contents: Approx. 0.5 g
Sow under glass from mid-March to April, or directly outdoors in a seedbed from mid-April to May. Keep the soil lightly moist while seedlings develop. Transplant after 5–6 weeks into a sunny position with well-drained soil.
Cleome grows tall and decorative, so allow enough space for plants to develop fully. It looks beautiful in borders, between lower shrubs or as a statement plant in large pots.
Growing Tips
Grow in full sun for the strongest plants and best flowering. Water during dry periods, especially while young plants are establishing. Cleome is ideal for adding height and elegance to the middle or back of borders.
The white flowers work especially well in soft, romantic planting schemes and white garden designs.
Why You’ll Love It
- Elegant white flowering Cleome
- Very decorative annual plant
- Beautiful for white borders and cottage gardens
- A true bee and butterfly plant
- Excellent for filling spaces between low shrubs
- Also lovely in large pots
- Long flowering period from June to October




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