Angelface® Perfectly Pink - Summer Snapdragon - Angelonia hybrid (2024)

FAQs

Do angelonia come back every year? ›

Angelonia is typically grown as an annual in most climates. However, it is a tender perennial in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, where it can survive year-round if protected from frost.

Plant angelonia in full sun to provide the energy it needs to bloom continuously. Plants that don't receive at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight will grow tall and leggy with fewer blooms.

Plant angelonia in full sun and rich soil that has been amended with compost. Erect spires of angelonia fit nicely into the middle of a bed or border. It's also tall enough to act as a "thriller" in a container of mixed plants with similar light and water needs.

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. Keep plants watered 2 to 3 times a week until established. Plants are somewhat drought tolerant once established.

Sun, sun and more sun. Angelface angelonia flowers grow and bloom best when planted in full sun, which means 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. See more full sun annuals.

Winter prune Angelonia stems to 1" above the ground. The cool/cold air and soil temperatures keep the plants dormant. Treat pentas, lantana, and verbena the same way, as they are perennials too!

Angelonia has no known toxicity to pets or people but is not meant to be eaten. Plant toxicity is dose-dependent, and consuming large amounts may cause side effects.

Archangel Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon) Large, vibrant flowers on this plant thrives in the summer heat. Blooms continuously, providing an extended season of color in garden borders or patio containers. Hummingbird friendly, yet deer and rabbit resistant.

Great companion plants to use with angelonia include purslane, Profusion zinnias, Scaevola, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, dusty miller, verbena, or torenia. The constant blooms and tidy, self-cleaning habit of angelonia plants make them ideal for your garden, and as a bonus, butterflies and hummingbirds love them.

Angelonias are a remarkably drought-tolerant and low-maintenance annual. Often called summer snapdragons, they resemble a snapdragon in their upright habit. Angelonias hold up better in heat and drought than snapdragons. They flower most of the spring, summer, and on into the fall with no deadheading required.

Is angelonia invasive? ›

non-invasive. not native to North America - native to the tropical and subtropical areas of the New World. fragrant - lightly fragrant.

Your Angelonia might be in a thirst crisis. Underwatering leaves the soil bone-dry and roots gasping for moisture, resulting in wilted or curled leaves. When the soil is as dry as a desert, it's time to up the watering ante. Yellowing new growth and brittle leaves are your plant's plea for a drink.

The flowers bloom over a long period in summer - 4-6 weeks in temperate climates and even longer in zones 8-11 -- the blooming season is May to October in North Texas. Angelonia is evergreen with soft (not woody) stems and a bushy habit, and gets 12-18 inches tall with a spread of about 12 inches.

☀️ Summer Touch-Ups: Encouraging Continuous Blooms

During the summer, your Angelonia is in its prime. Periodic trims keep the show going, encouraging new blooms and a full, lush appearance.

💧 Over/underwatering causes yellow leaves; let top inch of soil dry out first. 🌱 Soil and light balance is key; use well-draining mix and bright, indirect light. 📅 Consistent care prevents yellowing; establish a watering schedule and monitor plant health.

The angelonia and pentas may or may not have made it, but we generally consider those tender plants temporary in the garden anyway. You may trim the plants back if you like, or simply leave well enough alone for now. As the weather warms, plants that are still alive will begin to resprout.

Angelonia seeds are small, and can be harvested from seed pods in late summer, dried, and stored in envelopes to plant the following spring.

Angelonia has no known toxicity to pets or people but is not meant to be eaten. Plant toxicity is dose-dependent, and consuming large amounts may cause side effects.