Buzzy Cleome Colour Fountain Seeds 0.5g | Colourful Tall Pollinator Flowers

Buzzy Cat’s Whiskers Cleome Colour Fountain

Cat’s Whiskers – Cleome Colour Fountain Mixed is a striking annual flower producing tall, decorative plants with unusual airy blooms in a beautiful mix of colours. Also known as Cleome hassleriana, this eye-catching variety is perfect for sunny borders, large pots and filling gaps between lower shrubs.

Growing to around 100 cm tall, Cleome adds height, colour and movement to summer planting schemes. Its nectar-rich flowers are 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
Variety: Colour Fountain Mixed
Flower colour: Mixed colours
Height: Approx. 100 cm
Position: Full sun
Flowering period: July to October
Use: Borders, large pots, pollinator gardens, cottage 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: July 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 creates a beautiful statement in borders, so allow enough space for the plants to develop fully.

Growing Tips

Grow in full sun for the strongest plants and best flowering. Water during dry periods, especially while plants are young and establishing. Cleome is ideal for adding height and colour to the middle or back of borders.

It also performs beautifully in large pots and can be used to fill spaces between lower shrubs or bedding plants.

Why You’ll Love It

• Very decorative annual flower
• Beautiful mix of colours
• Tall, elegant plants for borders
• A true bee and butterfly plant
• Excellent for filling spaces between low shrubs
• Also beautiful in large pots
• Long flowering period from July to October