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Violet Queen
Cleome Seeds
Violet Queen cleome produces radiant purple flowers in 6-8 in. heads which hummingbirds love. Leaf edges are tinted purple. Flowers begin in early summer, continue until frost.
Violet Queen cleome plants grow 4-6 ft. tall (smaller in short-season areas), are deer resistant, and will tolerate heat and drought. Violet Queen cleome is open pollinated - it is one of the best cleomes to grow when you want your plants to self sow. Packet is 1 gram, about 400 seeds.
Growing Violet Queen Cleome Seeds
Plant Cleome Seeds: Sow cleome seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil and barely cover. Keep at 75-80°F. during the day, and 10°F. cooler at night. Germination is in 10-21 days. The Queen series cleomes are best sown where they are to grow after all danger of frost ¼ in. deep and 3 in. apart. Thin to 18-24 in. apart.
Grow Cleome: The Sparkler 2.0 series of cleomes do not need to be chilled prior to sowing. The Queen series cleomes will germinate at higher rates if the seed is chilled. Spread seed out evenly on a moist paper towel, fold and put inside a zip-lock bag. Place bag in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Remove seeds and immediately sow into prepared seed beds. For both series high daytime temperatures followed by cooler nighttime temperatures is extremely beneficial. When seed is sown outdoors temperature swings will occur naturally. Indoors, using a heating pad during the day, and turning the pad off at night is highly effective.
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We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
