Silene oculata Rose Angel seeds
Silene oculata Rose Angel seeds
Silene oculata Rose Angel
Campion
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Description
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.
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Silene
oculata
Rose Angel
Caryophyllaceae
Campion
Silene coronaria (Oculata Group)
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sowing Silene oculata 'Rose Angel' seeds is quite simple. Sow the seeds on the surface in spring, as soon as the risk of frost has passed, or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Germination occurs at a temperature between 15 and 21°C, usually within 10 to 20 days. If sowing directly in the ground, make sure to space the young plants 15 to 20 cm apart to allow for proper development. It is recommended not to cover the seeds with soil as they need light to germinate. Water gently to keep the substrate moist without excess.
Silene oculata 'Rose Angel' enjoys sunny exposures but can tolerate some partial shade. It thrives in light, well-drained soils and can withstand slightly dry conditions once established. If your soil is heavy, you can lighten it with coarse sand and compost to promote good drainage. The plant is fairly drought-resistant in summer, but moderate watering is necessary in case of prolonged spring drought.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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