White Flower Farm Archangel Angelonia
Best resilient flowering plant for sun drenched summer gardens.
This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it plant for sweltering summer gardens. It thrives on neglect, shrugging off heat and drought without breaking a sweat. You sacrifice the delicate, high-maintenance beauty of traditional blooms, but you gain a reliable, bushy display of color that lasts all season long.
$12.00
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White Flower Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners in hot climates seeking reliable summer-long blooms
- Busy homeowners wanting high-impact color with minimal effort
- Container gardeners looking for sophisticated, multi-toned floral displays
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners requiring plants that can withstand early autumn chills
- Urban dwellers with shaded balconies or low-light garden patches
- Landscapers dealing with heavy clay or poorly drained garden beds
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Handles scorching summer temperatures without wilting or losing structural integrity.
Bloom Consistency
Provides a reliable, continuous display of color from early to late summer.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort beyond occasional deadheading to keep the plant thriving.
Drought Resilience
Establishes quickly and withstands dry spells better than most bedding plants.
Growth Habit
Maintains a tidy, compact shape that fits perfectly in smaller containers.
Visual Impact
Striking bicolored blossoms create a high-contrast focal point in sunny beds.
Key Specs
Common Name
Angelonia
Hardiness Zone
Annual
Exposure
Full Sun
Blooms In
June-September
Mature Height
12-14 inches
Spacing
10-12 inches
Watering Needs
Low
Soil Type
Well-drained
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