Melinda Myers

Angelonia

Botanical Name

Angelonia angustifolia

Min Zone

9

Max Zone

11

Height

12 to 24 inches

Width

9 to 18 inches

Flowers

Spring through frost: white, pink, blue, bicolor

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Plant hardened-off transplants in the garden after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed
• Space plants 9 to 12 inches apart
• Apply a slow release fertilizer at planting
• Water new plants enough to keep the sorrounding soil moist, once established, water thoroughly and only when the top few inches of soil are crumbling and starting to dry
• Taller varieties can be cut back mid-season to promote fuller growth

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Angelface Series - larger flowers, good heat tolerance, 18 to 24 inches
• Serena Series - compact, 10 to 14 inches
• Angelmist Series - 14 to 24 inches tall by 10 to 14 inches wide
• Serenita Series - good drought and heat tolerance; rose, lavender, purple and white blooms; Serenita Pink is AAS Winner