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Cleome 'Clio Magenta'

Also Known As

  • Cleome x 'Clio Magenta'
  • Clio™ Magenta Cleome
  • Clio™ Spiderflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Cleome 'Clio Magenta' plant details

Cleome 'Clio Magenta' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleome 'Clio Magenta'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: cleomaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleome 'Clio Magenta'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No seeds equals more flowers when it comes to the Cleome or Spiderflower and Clio™Magenta is no slacker when it comes to flower power! This durable sterile hybrid produces rounded clusters of spidery pinkish purple flowers from spring to fall on a very well branched, compact, sturdy, and spineless plant with rich green foliage. Great in the garden or in mixed containers. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Clio™Magenta Cleome's sterility provides more flowers over a longer period. This is a moderately drought resistant annual once well-established but average moisture and good drainage will produce the greatest abundance of flowers. Compact enough for containers and sturdy enough for the garden provided it gets at least a half a day of sunlight.

Gardening facts about Cleome 'Clio Magenta' plant

How to Grow Cleome 'Clio Magenta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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