{"product_id":"viscaria-oculata-seeds-summer-mix","title":"Rose of Heaven Seeds — Viscaria oculata — Summer Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Cheerful Cottage Garden Annual — Masses of Delicate Blooms in a Glorious Summer Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViscaria oculata\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Rose of Heaven, is a delightful and underrated cottage garden annual that deserves far more attention than it gets. Producing a profusion of slender, upright stems topped with small, five-petalled flowers in a lovely mix of soft pinks, rose, white, and lavender, it creates a light, airy, wildflower-like effect that weaves beautifully through borders and meadow plantings. Easy to grow, quick to flower, and wonderfully free-flowering over a long summer season, Viscaria is a cottage garden gem that rewards minimal effort with maximum charm. An excellent cut flower too, adding a delicate, airy quality to summer posies and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eMasses of delicate mixed-colour blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft pinks, rose, white, and lavender; light, airy, and wonderfully free-flowering over a long summer season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — slender stems and delicate blooms add a light, airy quality to summer posies and cottage-style arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eWildflower charm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the light, airy habit and mixed colours create a natural, meadow-like effect that weaves beautifully through borders and cottage plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttractive to bees and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — the open flowers are a valuable nectar source for bees and beneficial insects throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow and quick to flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow in spring or autumn for a reliable, long-flowering display with minimal effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds gently\u003c\/strong\u003e — once established, Viscaria will self-seed lightly around the garden, returning reliably year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Viscaria oculata direct where it is to flower in spring or early autumn, scattering seeds thinly onto a prepared, well-drained seedbed and raking in lightly. Thin seedlings to around 15–20cm apart. Viscaria prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions once established. It performs particularly well in the cooler months of spring and early summer in NZ, and autumn sowing in mild regions will produce early spring flowers. Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season, or allow to self-seed for a naturalistic effect. An excellent choice for cottage borders, cutting gardens, and wildflower-style plantings throughout NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Viscaria oculata Summer Mix, with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074381111365,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_85383480-314e-48d2-8a85-125dec83e239.png?v=1780118215","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/viscaria-oculata-seeds-summer-mix","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}