Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Rocky Mountain Bee plant seeds in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil; these seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Cleome Serrulata seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which should occur within 30-35 days; the germination rate may be naturally low. The treated seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; plant the seeds on the surface of a flat, keeping the moisture consistent and the temperature around 65 degrees F. This plant grows best in well drained soil, though it adapts to nearly any soil type.
Growing: Water the plants regularly until they become established. Mature plants also appreciate watering, though the soil should not be soggy. Remove tips of the developing stems to encourage branching and bushy growth. As the plant grows, it may need support or staking for protection from the wind. This plant may reseed, but not aggressively. It attracts bees, birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies as well as deterring rabbits and deer.
Harvesting: This makes a stunning cut flower, though the entire plant does have a unique fragrance that some find unappealing.
Seed Saving: As the Rocky Mountain Bee flowers fade, the plant will produce drooping 4" pods that ripen to a dark brown; the ripe seed will be light and dark brown. Remove the pods as soon as they ripen to prevent loss, since they will eventually split and release their seed; small birds also enjoy eating the ripe seed. Spread out the pods away from direct sunlight to dry completely. Split the dry pods open and remove the seed. Store the cleaned Rocky Mountain Bee plant seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Beeplant
Latin Name: Cleome serrulata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,400
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 40 Inches
Color: White, Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
cleome
I'm so pleased with this product. Nice to have my seeds in a Mylar bag.
amazing
these are such a unique and pretty flower!
Good addition to native flower garden
Looking forward to the blooms of this plant next summer. I ordered the seeds for winter sowing so that the seeds can cold stratify before spring sprouting. Many years ago I grew this plant as a nectar plant for the honey bees, but lost them when we moved to a different state. Looking forward to getting this started again.
Whiskers of delight
If you like hummers in your garden or like a long lasting boarder, this must be on your list. No cons on this one.
For 2021
Hope to start thse in the spring of2021.
Never have grown them.
Not sure they will like nh zone 4-5!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Rocky Mountain Bee plant seeds in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil; these seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Cleome Serrulata seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which should occur within 30-35 days; the germination rate may be naturally low. The treated seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; plant the seeds on the surface of a flat, keeping the moisture consistent and the temperature around 65 degrees F. This plant grows best in well drained soil, though it adapts to nearly any soil type.
Growing: Water the plants regularly until they become established. Mature plants also appreciate watering, though the soil should not be soggy. Remove tips of the developing stems to encourage branching and bushy growth. As the plant grows, it may need support or staking for protection from the wind. This plant may reseed, but not aggressively. It attracts bees, birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies as well as deterring rabbits and deer.
Harvesting: This makes a stunning cut flower, though the entire plant does have a unique fragrance that some find unappealing.
Seed Saving: As the Rocky Mountain Bee flowers fade, the plant will produce drooping 4" pods that ripen to a dark brown; the ripe seed will be light and dark brown. Remove the pods as soon as they ripen to prevent loss, since they will eventually split and release their seed; small birds also enjoy eating the ripe seed. Spread out the pods away from direct sunlight to dry completely. Split the dry pods open and remove the seed. Store the cleaned Rocky Mountain Bee plant seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Beeplant
Latin Name: Cleome serrulata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,400
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 40 Inches
Color: White, Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
cleome
I'm so pleased with this product. Nice to have my seeds in a Mylar bag.
Review
amazing
these are such a unique and pretty flower!
Review
Good addition to native flower garden
Looking forward to the blooms of this plant next summer. I ordered the seeds for winter sowing so that the seeds can cold stratify before spring sprouting. Many years ago I grew this plant as a nectar plant for the honey bees, but lost them when we moved to a different state. Looking forward to getting this started again.
Review
Whiskers of delight
If you like hummers in your garden or like a long lasting boarder, this must be on your list. No cons on this one.
Review
For 2021
Hope to start thse in the spring of2021.
Never have grown them.
Not sure they will like nh zone 4-5!
