Cleome 'Clio Magenta' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Spider flower 'Clio™ Magenta' (Cleome hassleriana) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless pink-coloured flowers throughout the season. It prefers a sunny position and a well-drained substrate.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cleome spinosa, Tarenaya hassleriana.

Bulletpoints
* Repeat-flowering * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Sandy substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Planting partner
The Spider flower 'Clio™ Magenta' sets beautiful accents together with: Coneflower, Phlox.

Care
- Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, top up with liquid fertiliser regularly. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from June to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, balcony/patio, bee pasture