Description
Angelonia or summer snapdragon is a tender perennial native to Mexico and the West Indies which is typically grown as an annual.
Tall spikes of tubular, two-lipped, snapdragon-like flowers appear throughout the growing season.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Summer Snapdragon |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 12 -18 |
| Flower Colour | Deep pink, white and purple. |
| Bloom Time | November. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Angelonia Dwarf care
Angelonia does best in sites with full sun and average, well drained soil. It is freeze sensitive but will take a few degrees of frost. It is also heat tolerant, though flower production will slow in the hottest weather. Plant in the fall and late winter in hot, frost-free areas.
Angelonia is very drought tolerant once established though an occasional application of water during the driest times will enhance flowering. The flower spikes are long lasting as cut flowers and deadheading, removal of spent flowers, is not required. Angelonia is beautiful in beds, containers and borde
| Sunlight | Full sun. |
| Watering | Drought tolerant, occasional application of water during the driest times will enhance flowering. |
| Soil | Average, well drained soil. |
| Temperature | Heat tolerant, though flower production will slow in the hottest weather. |
| Fertilizer | They generally dont need additional fertilizer, but if they aren t growing well, try giving them a shovelful of compost in summer. |
Angelonia Dwarf uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is a cascading or basket series of plants which have a semi-trailing habit good for use in hanging basket
- Angelonia is beautiful in beds, containers and borders
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