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Viscaria Seeds - Blue Angel
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Viscaria (Viscaria Oculata Blue Angel) - No flower seed is easier to grow than Viscaria seeds. What an amazing performer it is too! It will be blooming in 6 - 8 weeks after sowing the flower seed, and it has blooms all season long. Blue Viscaria makes an excellent cut flower with long stems perfect for a vase.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Viscaria (Viscaria Oculata Blue Angel) - No flower seed is easier to grow than Viscaria seeds. What an amazing performer it is too! It will be blooming in 6 - 8 weeks after sowing the flower seed, and it has blooms all season long. Blue Viscaria makes an excellent cut flower with long stems perfect for a vase. The blooms are 2 inches across and have wide-open, two-tone blue petals.
Viscaria Blue Angel, some gardeners call it Catchfly or Rose of Heaven, is virtually carefree, thriving as well in poor, sandy soil as in rich, loamy soil. Catchfly Angel Blue plants reach 10 inches high and 10 inches wide. These prolific bloomers are perfect for your containers, sunny beds, borders, and edging. You can't go wrong with Viscaria Blue Angel seeds!
Directly sow Viscaria seeds outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Wait until last frost before planting the Viscaria Oculata seeds. Sow groups of 3 - 4 seeds and space them 10 inches apart. Thin to strongest plant.
Common Questions
Do flowers have a fragrance?
No, they do not have a noticeable fragrance.
Do I need to fertilize my plants?
Fertilizer is not required; it will however promote healthier growth. Use liquid fertilizer when watering during the summer.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, you will want to repot every few years to replace soil or provide a larger pot for the root system.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, deadheading your spent blooms will encourage fuller blooms.
Do I need to prune back my plants at the end of the bloom season?
Yes, trim back to maintain a tidy appearance.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Viscaria (Viscaria Oculata Rose Angel) - Sometimes this annual is called Catchfly or Rose of Heaven, but whatever the name, it is grown by Viscaria seeds. Plant these annuals in mass groupings for a terrific display of color. Viscaria Rose Angel will readily establish from flower seeds, and truly there is no easier plant to grow and to maintain. Viscaria Rose Of Heaven are fuss-free beauties, and they will bloom their hearts out for you! They are perfect either in the garden or in containers, and their long stems make them perfect for cutting for the vase.
Catchfly Angel Rose has blooms that measure 2 inches across, with bright rose petals starred with an brilliant magenta eye. The Viscaria plants reach 10 inches in height and the same in width. They are not picky about soil, but it does need to be well-drained. They prefer a sunny location in the garden.
Directly sow Viscaria seeds outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Wait until last frost before planting the Viscaria Oculata seeds. Sow groups of 3 - 4 seeds and space them 10 inches apart. Thin to strongest plant. Rose Of Heaven Viscaria blooms in 6 - 8 weeks after sowing.
Common Questions
Do flowers have a fragrance?
No, they do not have a noticeable fragrance.
Do I need to fertilize my plants?
Fertilizer is not required; it will however promote healthier growth. Use liquid fertilizer when watering during the summer.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, you will want to repot every few years to replace soil or provide a larger pot for the root system.
Do I need to deadhead my spent blooms?
Yes, deadheading your spent blooms will encourage fuller blooms.
Do I need to prune back my plants at the end of the bloom season?
Yes, trim back to maintain a tidy appearance.
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