Cleome hybrid 'Senorita Rosalita' (Spider Flower)

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Plant description

Cleome 'Senorita Rosalita' is a lovely new variety of spider flower with airy looking flowers all year round in warm areas. Easy care plants that are waterwise and love the sun. Lovely planted in drifts, also good for container growing. Rarely troubled by pests or disease. This variety does not set seed so will not become a weed problem, and don't need dead heading. Mulch to deter weeds.

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: pink
Flowering season: spring summer autumn winter

Plant size

Maximum height: 0.5 metres
Minimum height: 0.4 metres

Maximum width: 0.4 metres
Minimum width: 0.3 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Butterflies, insects, bees.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical, tropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Soil pH: 5.5-7.5

Miscellaneous information

Planting season: not specified.

Types of fertiliser: Slow release fertiliser every couple of months.

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