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Viscaria oculata Blue Angel

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A delightful blue selection of an easy and charming little annual that resembles a flowering herb. Carried by slender stems, they wave in the wind in borders and containers, forming a sea of flowers all summer long. Sow in spring, directly in place, in the sun, in a well-drained ordinary soil.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
30 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

Viscaria oculata 'Blue Angel' is a charming small annual plant that produces hundreds of small delicate flowers in shades of blue. The whole forms a blue cloud that waves in the slightest breeze. Sow the seeds directly in place in the spring in well-drained soil and they will flower all summer in rockeries and borders. They also thrive in containers on the terrace or balcony.

Viscaria oculata (synonyms Eudianthe coeli-rosa or Agrostemma coeli-rosa) is an annual plant in the Caryophyllaceae family, related to carnations. It is found growing spontaneously in Mediterranean meadows, among grasses, especially near the coast. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or clayey, but chalky soils.

'Blue Angel' is a blue selection of Viscaria oculata. The plants grow very quickly, usually taking 3 months from sowing to flowering. In regions with mild winters, Viscaria oculata can be sown in late summer to flower in spring, which is the same as in its natural environment. The mature size of these plants will not exceed 30-40 cm (12-16in) high for the flowers, with a spread of 25 cm (10in). Each forms a small, upright clump with thin stems adorned with small, slightly greyish-green leaves. Flowering occurs from March-April to August, depending on the sowing date, and lasts for about 2 months. At the top of the stems, numerous small single flowers with 5 petals open, ranging in colour from quite deep blue to pale blue with a contrasting, very dark centre. The flowers are followed by seed heads containing numerous fine seeds that can self-sow in light soil.

Plant Viscaria oculata 'Blue Angel' in an open location, in a border, rockery, or among lower-growing perennial plants. If winters are mild in your region, you can also sow them in late summer among spring bulbs and they will flower at the same time as hyacinths and daffodils. They will also be splendid on the slope of a well-drained bank, with small grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia, or at the top of a dry stone wall. These plants can fill the edges of large flower pots or containers. Before planting, in heavy or clayey soils, add a few shovelfuls of gravel and coarse sand to help drainage. Viscaria pairs well with dry land plants such as Montpellier soapwort (Saponaria ocymioides), creeping phlox (P.subulata and P.douglasii), aubrieta, candytuft, and oregano.

 

 

Flowering

Flower colour blue
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 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Viscaria

Species

oculata

Cultivar

Blue Angel

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Botanical synonyms

Agrostemma coeli-rosa

Origin

Mediterranean

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow Viscaria oculata Blue Angel from April to May outdoors, directly in place, for flowering in July-August. In mild climates, you can sow in September-October for flowering in early spring. Clean and prepare the soil, lighten it if necessary with compost, sand, and gravel before sowing. Sow at a depth of 3 mm (0in), in rows spaced 30 cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes about 21 days.

When they are developed enough to be handled, thin out the seedlings, leaving a 15 cm (6in) space between each one.

Cultivation:

Plant Viscaria oculata Blue Angel in ordinary soil, preferably neutral to limestone, permeable, stony, sandy, fresh, and above all well-drained. A gravel-rich soil produces good results. This plant requires a very sunny exposure. Water in case of prolonged drought. In light soil, Viscaria oculata self-seeds abundantly if you let some fruits mature. This annual plant does not like the competition of invasive plants, which can make it disappear by casting too much shade. It is easy to naturalise, just like Damask Nigella and it adapts to the climate, benefiting from moist soil in autumn to germinate, a mild winter to grow, and spring to bloom. Further north, in cooler and more humid summer climates, it can be sown in spring and will flower in summer before disappearing.

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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
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining, lightweight

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