Overview
Angelonia is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Angelonia is a genus of tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil, known for their bushy, columnar upright habit and lanceolate dark green leaves. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Blooming in summer and autumn, its flowers resemble those of Snapdragons and can be pink, purple, or white. Suitable for bedding, patio and container plants, as well as flower borders and beds, Angelonia is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by seed, division, or softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Angelonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae. It comprises about 30 species which occur from Mexico to Argentina. Species of the genus Angelonia are herbaceous plants occurring mainly in arid and semi-arid habitats.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Angelonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Angelonia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Angelonia
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Angelonia?
Angelonia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia need?
Angelonia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia hardy in the UK?
Angelonia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Angelonia?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.