Angelonia
Angelonia angustifolia
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Annuals: Bedding Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Low maintenance. Great for vertical accent plant. Semi-upright spikes with extra large blooms. Provides a great cut flower that will last up to 10 days for your indoor enjoyment. Beautiful, tough, and vigorous.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Angelonia
Propagation Licensing
Seed propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide