Spiderflower Flower Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

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The Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana), known for its delicate, spider-like blooms, is a stunning annual that adds height and charm to gardens. Native to South America, this plant is loved for its tall, airy structure, vibrant colors, and long-lasting blooms. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The Spider Flower is a stunning, easy-to-grow annual that adds height, color, and pollinator appeal to any garden. With its unique, spider-like blooms, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

SKU: SESPID
Barcode: 843458152569

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual (self-seeder)
  • Genus: Cleome
  • Species: Spinosa
  • Plant Height/Width: 36-60' TALL
  • Season: Blooms late spring to first frost
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

The Brief and Glorious History of the Spiderflower

When to Plant Seeds

  • Cool Climates: Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
  • Warm Climates: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost.

Preparing the Planting Site

  1. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
  2. Loosen the soil and mix in compost for added nutrients.

Sowing Seeds Outdoors

  1. Scatter seeds directly on the soil surface.
  2. Lightly press into the soil without burying them deeply (they need light to germinate).
  3. Water gently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
  4. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.

Starting Seeds Indoors

  • Use seed trays or small pots filled with moist seed-starting mix.
  • Place in a warm, bright location.
  • Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are 4-6 inches tall.

Pro Tip

Cleome, renowned for its significance of pride and courage, is not merely a visual delight but also a powerhouse of antioxidants with edible seeds suitable for culinary ventures. Originating from South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, this captivating plant has a rich history in traditional medicine. Its leaves and seeds have been utilized for various ailments, ranging from digestive issues to skin conditions, owing to its potent antioxidant properties. Cleome's seeds are not only safe for consumption but also add a pleasant taste to salads or baked goods. Additionally, Cleome enjoys the advantage of not being a preferred food source for deer, ensuring its unhindered growth in gardens without the threat of being consumed by herbivores.

Spiderflower

Spider flower, technically an annual but sometimes survives longer in Florida. Elsewhare it can self-seeds, providing perennial presence. Standing 3-4 feet tall, it offers a striking focal point in annual gardens. Its pink, purple, white, and lavender blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout summer. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in full sun, requires minimal care, and resists pests and diseases. Also known as Cleome or Pink or Violet Queen, it's drought and heat tolerant, ideal for outdoor gardens, and resistant to deer and rabbits.

What it's used for

1. Ornamental Landscaping:

  • Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows.
  • Adds height and movement to flower beds.

2. Pollinator Gardens:

  • Encourages biodiversity by attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.

3. Cut Flowers:

  • Long stems make Spider Flowers great for floral arrangements.

4. Companion Planting:

  • Grows well with other sun-loving plants like zinnias, sunflowers, and cosmos.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (6-8 hours per day) for optimal flowering.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-drained, loamy soil with moderate fertility.
  • Tolerant of sandy or poor soils, but improves with compost.

Watering:

  • Water regularly during dry periods but avoid overwatering.
  • Drought-tolerant once established.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in warm climates, but adaptable to various conditions.
  • Can tolerate high humidity and heat.

Fertilization:

  • Does not require heavy feeding.
  • Use a balanced fertilizer every few weeks for vigorous growth.
Maintenance

Watering:

  • Water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells.
  • Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.

Deadheading & Pruning:

  • Remove spent flowers (deadhead) to prolong blooming.
  • Trim back leggy stems to promote compact growth.

Mulching:

  • Apply a thin layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilization:

  • light feeding of compost or balanced fertilizer every few weeks encourages blooms.
Pests and Diseases

Pests:

  • Aphids – Can be controlled with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
  • Spider mites – Increase humidity and spray plants with water.

Diseases:

  • Powdery mildew – Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
  • Leaf spot – Remove infected leaves and improve drainage.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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