Overview
Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelonia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') 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 Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') is a bushy, columnar upright cultivar of the Angelonia genus, which includes tender annual perennials native to Mexico, Argentina, and northeastern Brazil. This deciduous plant features lanceolate dark green leaves and summer-blooming white flowers resembling snapdragons. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, patio containers, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and flowers through summer into autumn.
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 Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') 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 Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09')
- 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 Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09')?
Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') need?
Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') hardy in the UK?
Angelonia Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09') 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 Carita Cascade White 09 ('Cas Wite09')?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.