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Cleome (Spider Flower)
Cleome hassleriana
Tall airy heads with whiskery stamens — bumblebee favourite.
Full sun
Low
Average
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Zinnia
Zinnias attract hoverflies whose larvae consume aphids threatening cleome flowers.
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Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)
Tithonia's tall structure provides afternoon shade reducing cleome water stress in hot climates.
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Amaranthus (Love-Lies-Bleeding)
Both tall annuals tolerate heat and self-seed, providing continuous summer color while attracting pollinators with minimal maintenance.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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