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Cleomes are half-hardy annuals native to the grasslands of South America. They flower over a long season and look fantastic in a mixed ornamental border, growing alongside dahlias and tall annuals such as cosmos and amaranthus. Their common name, spider flower, refers to the extraordinarily long stamens protruding from the large scented flowers – both these and the long seed pods later in the season give the flowers a spidery appearance.
Cleome 'Helen Campbell' is a particularly attractive variety which produces scented white flowers throughout summer. For best results grow Cleome 'Helen Campbell' in free-draining soil in full sun. Raise from seed in early spring and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. It makes an excellent cut flower.
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Cleome ‘Helen campbell’ and wildlife
Cleome ‘Helen campbell’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Cleome ‘Helen campbell’ poisonous?
Cleome ‘Helen campbell’ has no toxic effects reported.
