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Viscaria occulata Patio Mixed Seeds

Viscaria oculata Patio mixed
Rose of Heaven

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This selection brings together different forms of Viscaria occulata, a small, easy-to-grow, charming annual that looks like a flowering grass. The small, single, delicate flowers in this mix come in different shades of white, pink, red and blue. Carried by thin stems, they ripple in the wind in borders and window boxes, forming an ocean of flowers all summer long. Sow in spring, directly in the sun, in ordinary, but well-drained soil. 
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
28 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
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Sowing period April to May, September to October
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Flowering time March to August
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Description

The Viscaria occulata of the 'Patio Mixed' selection are small, poetic annuals that are great for filling out the sunny areas of the garden. Just imagine hundreds of small, delicate flowers in a combination of different shades of white, pink, blue and red, forming a multicoloured ocean that ripples in the slightest breeze. Sow them directly in their final positions, in spring, in well-drained soil. They will bloom all summer in rock gardens and borders. They can also be planted in containers to decorate the terrace or balcony.

Viscaria occulata (synonyms Eudianthe coelirosa or Agrostemma coelirosa) is an annual plant of the family Caryophyllaceae and is related to carnations. It is found in France growing spontaneously in Mediterranean lawns, among grasses, particularly near the coastline of the departments Var and Bouches-du-Rhône. It is a great plant for full sun and  sandy or clay, calcareous, well-drained soils.

'Patio Mixed' brings together several forms of compact Viscaria occulata in a variety of colours. These plants display very fast growth, flowering usually occurs 3 months after sowing. In areas with mild winters, Viscaria occulata can be sown in late summer and bloom as early as spring, which occurs in its natural environment. The adult size of these plants when in bloom, will not exceed 30 cm in height and a width of 25 cm. Each one forms a small, upright clump whose slender stems are covered with thin, slightly greyish-green leaves. Flowering takes place from March-April to August, depending on the date of sowing, and is spread over a period of about 2 months. Numerous, small, single flowers bloom at the top of the stems, displaying 5 petals whose colour varies from one plant to the next: they are white, sky blue, soft pink or almost red. Most of them display a contrasting, darker centre. The flowers are followed by fruits containing many fine seeds that self-seed spontaneously in light soil.

Plant Viscaria oculata 'Patio Mixed' in an open space, in a border, a rock garden or in a lower-lying perennial bed among other plants. If the winter is mild in your area, you can also sow them at the end of the summer among the spring flowering bulbs, as English gardeners do: they will flower at the same time as hyacinths, daffodils and rush daffodils. They will also look wonderful on a well-drained slope, in the company of small ornamental grasses such as Stipa, or at the top of a dry stone wall. These plants can decorate the edges of large container displays or big tubs. Before planting in heavy or clay soil, dig in a few shovels of gravel and coarse sand to improve drainage. Viscaria goes very well with plants for dry soils, such as rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymioides), moss or tufted phlox (P. subulata and P. douglasii), Aubrieta, candytuft and sunroses.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time March to August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 2 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 28 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Viscaria

Species

oculata

Cultivar

Patio mixed

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Rose of Heaven

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference862081

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow Viscaria occulata outdoors from April to May, directly in their final positions, in order for them to bloom in July-August. In mild climates you can sow in September-October for blooming to start in early spring. Prepare the ground well and remove any weeds. If necessary improve it with compost, sand and gravel before sowing. Sow at a depth of 3 mm, in rows spaced 30 cm apart. Germination usually takes about 21 days.

When they are large enough to be handled, thin out seedlings to 15 cm apart.

Cultivation:

Plant Viscaria occulata in ordinary, permeable, stony, sandy, moist, preferably neutral to calcareous soil that is above all, well-drained. Soil with high gravel content provides good results. This plant requires very sunny positions. Water in case of prolonged drought. In light soil, Viscaria occulata self-seeds abundantly if some fruits are left to ripen. This annual plant does not like competing for light with more overbearing plants which when planted to close, will make them disappear from lack of light. Just as easy to naturalize as love-in-a-mist, it adapts to the climate in our regions with hot and dry summers, taking advantage of the moist soil in autumn to germinate, of the mild winter season to grow and of spring to bloom. Further north, in cooler climates with more humid summers, sow in spring in order to obtain blooms in summer before the plants disappear.

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Sowing period

Sowing period April to May, September to October
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Moist soil, drainant, léger.

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