Do you grow angelonia in your garden? They are a true survivor in the dog days of summer.
Angelonia or summer snapdragon is a spectacular addition for continuous color in any garden. They are sort of a newbie in garden centers, having only been around since the late 1990s. A tough, low-maintenance flower, they stand up against summer’s heat and humidity with no problem, making it a hearty and colorful addition to any sunny spot.
The flowers bloom on upright spikes at the tips of the main stems. Species flowers are bluish-purple and cultivars are available in white, blue, light pink, and bicolor. Angelonia flowers don’t need deadheading to produce a continuous display of blossoms.
In window boxes or container plantings, they are a prime candidate as a filler or thriller, growing one to two feet tall. 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. If they do start sprawling as the summer wears on, you can always trim them back a few inches and they will send out new blooms.
Let’s recap:
- beautiful
- can take the heat and humidity
- grow best in full sun
- drought tolerant
- won’t compete for space with companion plants in a container
- bloom from summer through fall
Sounds like a winning combination to us! If you haven’t planted angelonia before, give it a try. We think you’ll love this delicate-looking but tough stand-out in the garden.
