Winner Type: National
Class: Cleome
Variety Name: Sparkler Blush F1
Genus: Cleoma
Species: hasslerana (commonly known as C. Spinosa)
Year: 2002
Common Name: Spider flower
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Goldsmith Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Solo and Rose Queen

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 36 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Pink, white
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: Florets 1.5 inches in diameter, raceme 4 inches in diameter

Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 24-30 inches
Tall Background: Yes

Easily grown from seed sown directly on prepared garden soil. Plants can be purchased blooming in a six-inch pot and transplanted into a sunny garden location.