Cleome 'Lavender Dream' (1 Gallon)

Cleome 'Lavender Dream' (1 Gallon)

Airy, elegant, and full of grace—like a waltz through a Southern cottage garden in full bloom.

The Cleome 'Lavender Dream', often called Spider Flower, is a striking annual that brings light, lavender-pink blooms to the garden with a unique, lacy silhouette. In a 1 Gallon container, it’s garden-ready and eager to stretch skyward, adding height, charm, and just a touch of whimsical flair to any sunny bed or border. Known for its airy blossoms and tall, graceful form, Cleome is the kind of plant that feels at home in wildflower meadows and carefully curated cottage gardens alike.

🌿 A Bit of History & Meaning

Cleome has long been a favorite in heirloom and country gardens—praised for its natural beauty, pollinator power, and nostalgic charm. With its dreamy, delicate look, 'Lavender Dream' symbolizes hope, creativity, and a free spirit—a reminder to bloom big, even in unexpected places. It’s also a lovely nod to the past, often seen in the gardens of grandmothers and great-aunts who knew how to fill a space with color and kindness.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

This beauty thrives in full sun and can grow up to 3–4 feet tall, adding vertical interest to your garden. Cleome is heat- and drought-tolerant once established, making it perfect for our Southern summers. Whether planted as a backdrop in a flower bed or as a soft screen along a fence, 'Lavender Dream' delivers drama without fuss.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Water regularly when young; tolerates dry spells once established

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, average garden soil

• Maintenance: Very low-maintenance; deadhead for cleaner appearance or let it self-seed

• Hardiness: Grown as an annual; may self-sow in Zones 7–10

Expect blooms from late spring into early fall, with flowers that gently dance in the breeze and attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your garden.

🌸 Beautiful Pairings

Pair with:

• Zinnias or Cosmos – For a cheerful, wildflower-style bed

• Salvia or Bee Balm – To support pollinators and add vibrant contrast

• Verbena or Coreopsis – For low-growing color beneath

• Ornamental Grasses – To balance its soft, upright shape

Whether you’re tucking it into a sunny cottage garden or planting a pretty pathside row, Cleome 'Lavender Dream' is a sweet reminder that beauty doesn’t have to be fussy—it just has to be planted with care.