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Botanical name: Angelonia angustifolia ‘Balarcaspim’
A lovely show of large flowers rising above glossy dark green, fragrant foliage on a uniform, well branched plants; beautiful when added to containers, borders, and garden beds; uniform, weather tolerant and low maintenance, no deadheading needed.
Other names: Summer Snapdragon
| Hardiness zone | 9b |
|---|---|
| Flower color | rose |
| Foliage type | evergreen |
| Plant form | upright spreading |
| Mature height | 10 inches (14 inches with the flowers) |
| Spread | 12 inches |
| Light requirements | full sun |
| Moisture requirements | average to moist |
| Plant origin | import |
Archangel™ Raspberry Angelonia has masses of beautiful spikes of rose pea-like flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Archangel™ Raspberry Angelonia is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Archangel™ Raspberry Angelonia is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, Border Edging, General Garden Use, Container Planting, Hanging Baskets
Archangel™ Raspberry Angelonia will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity extending to 14 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years.
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Archangel™ Raspberry Angelonia is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
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