Overview
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (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 White Spreading ('Balangspri') is a cultivar of Angelonia, a genus of tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil. This herbaceous perennial has a bushy, columnar upright habit with deciduous, lanceolate dark green leaves. It produces white flowers in summer and autumn on erect stems, resembling snapdragons. Suitable for full sun in sheltered, south-facing positions, it thrives in moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. This cultivar is hardy to H3 and is ideal for bedding, patio containers, and flower borders.
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 White Spreading ('Balangspri') (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 White Spreading ('Balangspri') (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 White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series)?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series) need?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series) hardy in the UK?
Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist White Spreading ('Balangspri') (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 White Spreading ('Balangspri') (AngelMist Series)?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.