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Señorita Rosalita
Cleome
With purple flowers like little orchids, Señorita Rosalita blooms vigorously from spring through to autumn. This robust, strong plant can adapt to any weather conditions. Its tall, upright habit makes it the perfect choice for gardens, flower beds, and large pots in full sun.
Height x spread/Trail: 50x60 cm
Features
Climate Zone: Mediterranean, Continental, Mountain, Atlantic
Season: Summer
Exposure: Full Sun
Good For: Pot, Balcony & Basket, Flower Bed
Blooming: Continuous bloom
Heat-tolerant garden performer: Dramatic height with sterile flowers and non-sticky foliage
Señorita Rosalita: striking orchid-like blooms with tall, elegant growth for any garden
Señorita Rosalita dazzles with its little orchid-like purple flowers blooming vigorously from spring through autumn. This heat-tolerant, robust plant thrives in any weather and features a tall, upright growth, making it ideal for gardens, flower beds, and large pots in full sun. Its sterile flowers, thornless, non-sticky, and odorless foliage enhance its appeal, adding dramatic height and elegance to your landscape.
Best Skills
Landscape
Ideal for adding height to landscape beds or as a striking focal point in large plantings.
Attracts pollinators
Raws birds and butterflies, enhancing the garden's ecological appeal.
Heat-tolerant
Resilient, with no need for deadheading, making it an easy-care choice for vibrant summer displays.
Exposure and care
Light: Thrives in full sun, enjoying bright, direct light.
Care: Easy to maintain with no self-seeding, minimal thorns, and non-sticky foliage. Blooms abundantly all over, not just at the top.
Use and cultivation
Use: Ideal for containers and landscape beds, Señorita Rosalita adds vibrant color and height with its abundant flowers. Its low-maintenance nature makes it a great choice for any garden setting.
Cultivation Tips: Grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Fertilize regularly for optimal performance. Minimal thorns and non-sticky foliage ensure easy care.
Watering
Water consistently, but ensure the soil dries out between watering to prevent waterlogging.
Feeding, soil and parasites
Soil: Use well-drained soil and apply fertilizer or compost regularly to ensure optimal growth and performance.
Feeding: Fertilize plants in pots regularly and use compost for garden beds to support vigorous blooming.
Pests: In case of pests, use a safe natural bacterium to effectively manage infestations.
Flowering
Señorita Rosalita delivers abundant purple flowers from late spring through fall. With a compact, upright growth habit, it offers continuous, vibrant flowers across the plant without needing deadheading.