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HEIGHT: 18 - 24 inches
SPREAD: 8 - 12 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun
WATER: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Late Spring through Summer
HARDINESS: Zones 2-11
TYPE: Annual
Rose Angel Viscaria is a charming annual prized for its delicate rose-pink flowers that bloom in abundance above slender stems and attractive blue-green foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, its graceful blossoms create a soft, airy display while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its elegant appearance and natural cottage garden charm make it an excellent choice for borders, cutting gardens, wildflower plantings, and mixed annual beds.
Delicate rose-pink flowers
Long-lasting blooms from late spring through summer
Excellent cut flower
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Graceful, airy growth habit
Easy-to-grow annual
Perfect for cottage gardens and wildflower-style plantings
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildflower plantings
Mixed annual borders
Containers
Naturalistic landscapes
I grow Rose of Heaven because it offers an elegance that's surprisingly uncommon among annual flowers. Its soft rose-pink blooms seem to float above the foliage, bringing a light, airy quality to the garden while blending beautifully with both vibrant and pastel color schemes. I also appreciate how easy it is to grow and how readily it attracts pollinators throughout the blooming season. It's one of those plants that quietly adds charm and movement to the garden, making it a wonderful choice for anyone who loves classic cottage garden flowers.
Plant in full sun for the strongest stems and most abundant flowering.
Grow in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering once established.
Water regularly during establishment, then during extended dry periods as needed.
Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming throughout the season.
Fertilize lightly during active growth to support healthy foliage and abundant flowers.