Silene oculata Rose Angel seeds

Silene oculata 'Rose Angel', also known as “rose campion”, is a floriferous annual plant prized for its small pink flowers dancing in the wind, in borders, rockeries, and containers. It is perfect for adding a touch of soft colour in the garden throughout the summer, requiring minimal maintenance. Sow directly in place, in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil.

Silene oculata is an herbaceous annual plant with a slender silhouette, fast growth, originating from the temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, just like pinks. The cultivar, 'Rose Angel', is a horticultural selection with abundant flowering and a compact size. The plant forms upright clumps reaching around 40 cm in height. Its stems are thin and slightly swaying, bearing small pink flowers (1.5 to 2 cm in diameter), which bloom continuously from June to September. The flowers consist of five petals cut into lobes, with occasional lighter shades at the centre. This flowering attracts numerous pollinators. The foliage is lanceolate and light green.

Silene oculata 'Rose Angel' is easily used in borders, beds, or containers. Its light habit and delicate flowers blend easily with many garden plants. For harmonious combinations, pair it with pink-flowered bushy salvias, gauras, cosmos 'Sensation Pinkie', or Nepetas, all preferring a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. This silene, with its light stems and delicate flowers, is also perfect for creating rustic bouquets, with white or lilac pincushions and Ammi majus 'Queen of Africa', for example.