Angelface® Super Blue Summer Snapdragon

A striking stand-out annual in any planting, Angelonia Angelface Super Blue Snapdragon (Angelonia angustifolia) is a violet dream for hot, full-sun locations. The deep-purple flowers bloom in the heat of the summer on an upright stem that can grow up to 40 tall. This upright growing habit, combined with a grape fragrance, makes them perfect as long-lasting cut flowers. Angelonia loves the sun and the heat of sunny patios, south-facing decks and exposed gardens. Other design ideas include planting into perennial gardens to fill empty spaces or provide colorful interest as mass plantings.Use Angelface snapdragons as a tall, colorful thriller in your full-sun containers to reap the rewards of this low-maintenance, heat-loving annual. They bloom all season, require no deadheading, and look beautiful as other flowers wilt in the heat. If youve found yourself in need of hardy annuals in the heat of the summer, Angelonia are a great choice. They easily withstand planting in the heat of the summer, and will bloom until the first frost.Angelface Super Blue Summer Snapdragon CareAngelonia are low-maintenance plants that thrive in hot, sunny conditions. They thrive when planted in mid-to-late spring and summer. No deadheading is required. However, they do make long-lasting cut flowers, so remember to cut them and enjoy them in bouquets. Angelonia can withstand anything from wet soils to short dry spells. Water anytime the top inch of soil in the container is dry to the touch. A small amount of fertilizer or compost can be added to encourage vigorous bloom and growth.Angelonia are best grown outdoors as an annual. Whether you plant them in containers to provide the big thrill or plant them into your garden to add a pop of color, they will offer a low-maintenance beauty to your sunny space. Angelonia bloom beautifully all season long, until temperatures start to drop. Cover them during cold nights to extend their bloom time.Angelface Super Blue Summer Snapdragon SpacingGive these tall, vigorous plants room to grow in containers and garden plantings. When planting in containers, they can be planted closer together at around 10 apart. In the garden, opt for plant spacing of about 14 apart. If youd like to form a mass planting or border of Angelonia in your garden, plant closer together.

Angelface® Super Blue Summer Snapdragon Information USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple Bloom Period: Planting To Frost Foliage Color(s) Green Light Exposure: Full Sun Height Class: Tall Height: 30-40 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Spacing: 10-14 Inches Habit: Upright Watering: Average Drought Tolerant: Yes Resists: Deer Container Role: Thriller Use Types: Combinations, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point Features: Cut Flower, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary Maintenance: Easy Scientific Name: Angelonia angustifolia 'ANSUBLU021' USPPAF, Can PBRAF Common Name: Angelface® Super Blue Summer Snapdragon Other Name(s): Plant Type: Annual Brand: Proven Winners