Cleome hassleriana (cleome) bears showy, multi-coloured white, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to early autumn. This annual is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and fragrant. The fruit produced by Cleome hassleriana (cleome) is showy. The stems are fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning annual which has been designated a specimen.
Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cleome hassleriana .
Cautions
Thorns can make Cleome hassleriana (cleome) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets. The growth rate of Cleome hassleriana (cleome) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Cleome hassleriana (cleome) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
