Information for Cleome marshallii

Approximately 340 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.

Cleome marshallii - 1  packet for 8 Euros

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 68456
Type of plant - annual
Flower: PINKY-WHITE, spidery, profuse
Height in meters: 0.5

Synonyms (alternative names) for Cleome marshallii: Polanisia dodecandra, 

Common names for Cleome marshallii: White Spider, 

Cleome marshallii is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
31:   House and Container Plant Seed List
53:   Bedding Plant Seed List
291:  Capparidaceae
832:  Cleomaceae

Germination guide
Cleome marshallii seeds will usually germinate in 10+14 days. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Cleome marshallii seeds on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 22°C.

Stratification (cold treatment or vernalization) Some seeds need to be overwintered before they will germinate. Some seeds need just a couple of weeks, others 3 months. Seeds can be stratified in dampened peat or sand, in a plastic box or bag at 4°C or 5°C in a refrigerator. The seeds should not be frozen or in a wet medium. Very small seeds can be sown on the surface of their growing medium, in pots sealed in plastic bags, and kept in the 'fridge. Many vernalized seeds need light to germinate when they are sown in the "Spring".

(Pre-chill for 2 weeks).

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