Overview
Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos 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 Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) is a cultivar of Angelonia, a genus of tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil. This herbaceous perennial forms a bushy, columnar upright habit with deciduous, lanceolate dark green leaves. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Flowering in summer and autumn, it is suitable for bedding, patio and container plants, as well as flower borders and beds. The flowers resemble snapdragons and contribute to the plant's ornamental appeal.
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 Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos 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 Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos 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 Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series)?
Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series) need?
Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series) hardy in the UK?
Angelonia Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos 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 Angelos Blue & White ('Anbic'PBR) (Angelos Series)?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.