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Serenita Purple Angelonia

Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS803822'

 

Serenita Purple Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS803822') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Serenita Purple Angelonia flowers

Serenita Purple Angelonia flowers

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Serenita Purple Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS803822') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Serenita Purple Angelonia flowers

Serenita Purple Angelonia flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Serenita Purple Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS803822') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Serenita Purple Angelonia in bloom

Serenita Purple Angelonia in bloom

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Plant Height:  10 inches

Flower Height:  14 inches

Spacing:  12 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  (annual)

Other Names:  Summer Snapdragon

Group/Class:  Serenita Series

Brand:  Ball

Description:

A stunning display of snap dragon-like flowers along sturdy stems and green fragrant foliage; mounded habit makes this variety great for borders, containers and landscapes; low maintenance; a beautiful addition to bouquets

Ornamental Features

Serenita Purple Angelonia has masses of beautiful spikes of purple 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.

Landscape Attributes

Serenita Purple Angelonia is an herbaceous annual 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.

Serenita Purple Angelonia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting
  • Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Serenita Purple Angelonia will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity extending to 14 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 14 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.

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.

Serenita Purple 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.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden  Container  Basket 
Applications
Flowers  Texture  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features