Burning sun and high temperatures do not favor plants. The heat is a time when many flowers fight for survival, yellow and even stop releasing buds. Fortunately, there are plants that feel the best and lush in such weather. Angelonia is one of these flowers. It is a beautiful decorative plant that will change everyone. It blooms long and abundant, and it feels best when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Angelonia naturally comes from North and Central America, but more and more often you can find it in Polish gardens. It is a perennial plant, but just as it tolerates heat well, it reacts so badly to frost and in Poland it is grown as an annual flower. Gardeners indicate, however, that under the right conditions you can winter it at home.
How does Angelonia bloom and how to cultivate it?
This flower loves sunny and clear position. Angelonia blooms from May to autumn. It flourishes in hot weather when the temperatures are high. Her flowers resemble lion’s mouths and form clusters. Angelonia reaches about 50 centimeters long and blooms in many colors.
Angelonia care in Poland requires taking into account the specifics of our climate, which differs from the natural, warmer regions of this plant. It is crucial to provide her with a sunny and sheltered position, where she will be able to receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. The soil should be, with good drainage to avoid water stasis that can lead to root rot. Regular watering is important, especially in hot weather and drought, but the soaking of the ground should be avoided. It is also worth considering the cultivation of Angelonia in containers, which will facilitate the transfer of plants to wintering to a bright and cool room at a temperature of about 10-15 ° C.
In (from spring to autumn), Angeloni use regular fertilization. Universal fertilizers can be used for flowering plants every 2-3 weeks, as recommended by the manufacturer. Systematic removal of faded inflorescences is also an important care treatment. Thanks to this, the plant does not lose energy on seed formation and is stimulated to produce new flower buds, which extends the flowering period to the first autumn frost. In the case of cultivation in the ground, after the arrival of the colds Angelon, they are usually treated as annual plants and removed from the discount. However, specimens grown in pots can be cut and transferred to the winter shelter, limiting watering to a minimum and stopping fertilization until spring.
