Overview
Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) 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 Angelface White ('Anwhitim') is a cultivar of Angelonia, a genus of tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil. This bushy, columnar upright plant features deciduous, lanceolate dark green leaves and produces white flowers in summer and autumn that resemble Snapdragons. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, patio and container plants, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by seed, division, or softwood cuttings.
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 Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) 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 Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series)
- 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 Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series)?
Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) need?
Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) hardy in the UK?
Angelonia Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series) 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 Angelface White ('Anwhitim') (Angelface Series)?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.
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