Also known as Summer Snapdragon · 54 gardener saves
Angelonia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Angelonia, the genus most gardeners know as summer snapdragon. We track 5 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 5 most-saved Angelonia varieties
Of 5 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedAngelonia Angelface Perfectly Pink
Angelonia angustifolia 'Angelface Perfectly Pink'
#2 most savedSummer Snapdragon
Angelonia angustifolia 'Angelface Blue'
#3 most savedArchangel Pink Summer Snapdragon
Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Pink'
Angelonia Angelface White
Angelonia angustifolia 'Angelface White'
Angelface Angelonia
Angelonia angustifolia 'Angelface'
How to grow Angelonia
What the Angelonia varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 5 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Angelonia year
- PlantApril and May100% of varieties
Plant transplants outdoors after all danger of frost has passed
- FertilizeMay–August100% of varieties
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly, especially for container plants
- HarvestMay–September40% of varieties
Cut stems for arrangements when 1/3 of the flowers are open
- PruneJuly40% of varieties
If plants become leggy, cut back by one-third to refresh growth
Do
- Water regularly during dry spells 🌱
- Water regularly during dry spells 💧
- Prune faded flowers to encourage new blooms ✂️
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly 🌱
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds 🌿
Avoid
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
- Ignore deadheading which can reduce flowering ❌
- Use heavy clay soil without amendment ❌
What goes wrong with Angelonia
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Increase humidity and apply miticide |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and stippled leaves | Spray with a strong jet of water and use miticides if needed |
| Powdery mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and treat with fungicide |
Making more Angelonia
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring.
- Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in moist soil.
- Maintain high humidity and wait 6 weeks for roots.
Seed starting
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in spring
- Maintain soil moisture
- Transplant seedlings after 6 weeks
Angelonia questions
How many types of Angelonia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 5 distinct Angelonia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 54 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Angelonia grow in?
Across its varieties, Angelonia covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Angelonia bloom?
Most Angelonia varieties bloom in mid-summer, summer to fall, summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Angelonia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Angelonia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Angelonia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
