Overview
Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') 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 Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') 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 on erect stems that resemble those of Snapdragons. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, patio and container planting, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy to UK zone H3.
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 Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') 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 Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07')
- 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 Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07')?
Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') need?
Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') hardy in the UK?
Angelonia angustifolia Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07') 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 Carita Cascade White 07 ('Cas Whit07')?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.