Overview
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist 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 angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') is a cultivar of Angelonia, a genus of tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil. This bushy, columnar upright plant has deciduous, lanceolate dark green leaves and produces light pink flowers in summer and autumn. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, in full sun and sheltered, south-facing positions. Suitable for bedding, patio containers, and flower borders, it 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 angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist 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 angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist 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 angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series)?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series) need?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series) hardy in the UK?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist 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 angustifolia AngelMist Light Pink ('Balangpili') (AngelMist Series)?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.