Angelonia angustifolia AngelMist Lavender Bicolor ('Balanglabi'PBR) (AngelMist Series)
summer snapdragon [AngelMist Lavender Bicolor]
A dense, low-growing variety with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and tube-shaped purple flowers which appear in the summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus of around 30 species of tender annual perennials which can be found in Mexico, Argentina and North Eastern Brazil. The foliage is dark green and lance-shaped and the pink, purple or white flowers are very similar to Snapdragons, appearing on upright stems in the summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in a bright position under glass, partly shaded in summer. Feed and water monthly. Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates moderate drought, heat, and humidity.
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.