Cleome Not Flowering. Step 4 Pinch the ends of newly formed foliage to encourage bushier growth. 07042021 Newer cultivars some in dwarf varieties of the cleome plant have no fragrance and do not produce next years flowers as the seeds are sterile.
Remember Cleome can have some irritating thorns in a few spots along the stem so be mindful of where youre grabbing and put on gardening gloves for extra protection. They do not require any special care if grown in an optimum condition. Older varieties of the cleome plant are useful as background plants for shorter sun-loving flowers and as stand-alone specimens when planting cleomes in masses.
This flower has almost zero need for attention making it perfect for busy gardeners.
This will encourage more flowering. Flowers are dark pink and the plant needs full sun. This fast-growing bright violet variety adds height and non-stop blooms galore to your summer garden. As the flowers move up the stalk they leave behind very long and slender seed pods that give the plant its common.