Angelonia 'Angelface Blue' (Summer Snapdragon)
Summer Snapdragon 'Angelface Blue', Angelface Blue Summer Snapdragon, Angelonia hybrid 'ANBLU140'
Angelonia 'Angelface Blue' (Summer Snapdragon) is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting a profusion of showy spikes of large, deep violet-blue flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Resembling small snapdragons, the eye-catching blossoms exude a slight grape soda fragrance. They rise on flexible stems clad with narrow, pointed, medium green leaves. Blooming continuously all season, this heat-loving plant has a semi-upright habit and is well-branched. Easy to grow, low care, heat, humidity, and drought tolerant, disease resistant, it is a terrific addition to garden beds or containers where it adds a lovely vertical accent. The flowers make great long-lasting cut flowers too!
- Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in light, well-drained soils. Needs little to no supplemental water.
- This Angelonia is perennial in hardiness zones 10-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
- Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Will do best if fertilized on a regular basis.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Propagate by cuttings.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Angelonia - Summer Snapdragon |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 15" (25cm – 37cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Angelonia - Summer Snapdragon |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 15" (25cm – 37cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |