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Cleome hassleriana 'Linde Armstrong'

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Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Cleome (klee-OH-me) (Info)
Species: hassleriana (hass-ler-ee-AH-na) (Info)
Cultivar: Linde Armstrong

Synonym:Cleome hasslerana
Synonym:Cleome spinosa

Category:
Annuals

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By BUFFY690

By rcn48

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	rcn48	On Feb 12, 2006, rcn48 from Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) wrote: Incredible compact form for Cleome! This plant was discovered by two gardeners from North Carolina and introduced by Allen Armitage through his "Athens Select" program. Unlike other Cleome, this one is a compact grower, under 3', and blooms in our area from July through frost! Another attribute, it will not reseed in your gardens like other Cleomes as this plant is sterile (does not produce seed).
Positive	BUFFY690	On Jun 10, 2005, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: At the nursery where I work we have used these in a variety of containers, and they are a great filling tall element, not as smelly as the other cleome and the foilage is an interesting color also. Butterflies and bees love it, I have added one in my border, it is a great compact plant 6-2005

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Wichita, Kansas
Jackson, Mississippi
Hardyville, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia

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