If you want want a unusual and exotic flower in your garden then the Cleome flower could add some colour and variety to your garden designs. The Cleome, or Spider Flower looks very exotic and adds colour to any landscaping garden design. It is a large bushy plant that can be used in the cantre of a flower bed or in garden shubbery. The flowers are scented and long stamens appear, which gives the name “Spider Flower”.
Gardening Tip – Watch out for greenflies on young plants!
This is a plant that can enhance any garden design. For this plant it is recommended that you use well drained soil and that you located the flower in a sunny area of your garden. If you are landscaping your garden and want an exotic touch then why not try this flower?
Kevin Baumann is an award-winning landscaper with vast experience in garden design. Kevin has spent 20+ years honing his landscaping skills on projects across Dublin and Wicklow. In 1992 he graduated from the National Botanic Gardens with a National Diploma in Garden Design and landscaping. He then successfully completed a Higher National Diploma & Bachelors of Science Degree (Hons) at the University of Leeds. In 1996 he was conferred with an Honours Degree in Horticulture & Garden Design. Kevin has won numerous awards for his garden designs. He has been awarded Gold ALCI Awards for gardens created in 2016, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, A gold medal in Garden Heaven Show RDS in 2002 and Gold Medal Prize at the Maynooth Garden Festival in 2000. Kevin has also been featured in Irish television, radio and horticultural literature, showcasing his knowledge in garden design & Construction.
Expertises: Landscaping, Garden Design