Sparkler 2.0 Mix Cleome is a vibrant spider flower cultivar that brings bold color and architectural drama to summer and fall gardens across zones 2 through 11. Growing to a compact 36 inches tall with an 18-inch spread, this heat-loving annual erupts into bloom within 84 days of sowing and maintains its flowers from June through November in most climates. The mix includes a range of jewel-toned blooms on plants that thrive in full sun with minimal water once established, making them both drought-tolerant and genuinely low-maintenance for gardeners seeking reliable color when other plants are flagging.
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36in H x 18in W
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These spider flowers live up to their name with delicate, spiky flower clusters that rise above fine-textured foliage in a stunning color blend. Cleome attracts pollinators in waves throughout the growing season and shrugs off both heat and dry spells with remarkable resilience. Deer leave them alone entirely, and their ability to reseed means you may find volunteer seedlings returning year after year. They reach flowering maturity in just 84 days from seed, fast enough for even short-season gardeners to enjoy them.
Sparkler 2.0 Mix Cleome functions as a tall annual filler and focal point in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator beds. The spiky flower clusters work beautifully in arrangements, both fresh and dried, adding an airy texture that contrasts with heavier blooms. Gardeners value them for late-season color when many annuals fatigue, extending visual interest into fall.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow on a light soil surface and press gently but don't cover them. Apply a light sprinkling of vermiculite over the seeds. Maintain daytime temperatures around 75°F and nighttime temperatures near 70°F. Seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days under these conditions.
Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them to the garden after your last frost date has passed. Space transplants 2 inches apart in full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost has passed. Surface sow and press lightly into moist soil; the seeds require light to germinate.
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