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Cleome attack

Oh No!! Something is chewing on my Cleome and I have lost one bush already! What can this be? Chris, I know that you lost your Impatiens to cutworm – could this be the same thing? I hope it is not that dreaded Stem Borer Beetle that is now attacking other plants in my garden. The Cleome is in a patch near the Fig and Guava tree. I will not spray any pesticide so I will have to tackle this by removing the pest by hand.

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This looks more like something is chewing, not boring – but the adult beetle chews. The leaves are also all chomped up and have turned yellow. This all seemed to have happened recently. The rest of my Cleome patch is looking healthy and happy and I can’t see any damage on the rest of them.

I will keep you posted on what the pesky thing is that is eating my plants.

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Cleomes in bed

Hi Chris! I have been waiting patiently for a cool day in order to plant my Cleomes and TODAY WAS THE DAY! I had the perfect bed in my back garden where they will get the morning sun and some shade in the afternoon. My Three Sisters bed (which I called the “Pumpkin Patch”) had come to an end and the soil was rich and ready for new planting. They look really happy there and not a moment to soon. They have been waiting patiently on my front deck, so I am glad that they managed to hold on. They do look a little droopy, but I have just watered them and the wind was blowing quite a bit.

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Thanks again, my friend. These are going to grow into a beautiful display of colour when they establish themselves. If they look anything like yours then I would be so happy!

Happy Gardening xxx

 

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Birthday surprise

I was so delighted beyond words when Christine came to visit me for my birthday and presented me with these beautiful Cleomes! I have always admired her Cleomes and when we go out nursery shopping together, that is one of the elusive plants on our shopping list. I have just the place for them – a new bed at the back near the vibracrete wall. I can’t wait to tackle this area, but it is too hot and windy at the moment, so I need it to be a cooler day and preferably cloudy. They need full sun to semi-shade and grows to 45cm. This will be a fab project to do. More planning and styling this time.

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Cleome – Senorita Rosalita

These have a great range of pink shades within the flower colour which adds softness to this delicate flower which blows you away when seen en masse.

In every way Cleome Senorita Rosalita ia a winner! They can be planted in containers or en masse in the landscape. It is heat and drought tolerant with masses of flowers in summer. Low maintenance.

It is a PBR (Plant Breeders Rights) plant, so this means it is patented. I am not a fan of this – but it is a flower and not a vegetable, so I am going to let this one in! I love it so much!

Thank you Christine! It is going to be a highlight in my garden!

Happy Gardening xxxxx