About
Rose Queen' is a tall, upright, half-hardy annual with attractive, palmate leaves (which are aromatic and sticky) on spiny stems. Terminal clusters of pink and white flowers are produced in summer.
About the genus
Cleome are annuals with erect stems bearing palmately divided leaves, and terminal racemes of 4-petalled flowers with conspicuous stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in sandy or well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free