{"product_id":"angelonia-angustifolia-serena-blue-summer-snap","title":"Angelonia angustifolia Serena® Blue | Summer Snap","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelonia angustifolia Serena® Blue | Summer Snapdragon | Pelleted Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelonia angustifolia Serena® Blue is a heat-loving, long-flowering annual with upright spikes of rich blue-purple to plum-purple flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of the professional Serena® series, it is one of the few Angelonia series that can be grown reliably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering gardeners vigorous, uniform plants with the premium appearance normally associated with vegetatively propagated Angelonia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerena® Blue is particularly valuable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehot, sunny gardens, containers and landscape plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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The upright yet softly mounded plants reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41–51 cm tall and 30–36 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flower spikes also make attractive additions to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh-cut flower arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelonia angustifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serena®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer Snapdragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual \/ tender perennial in warm climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue-purple to plum-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, columnar and mounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41–51 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring through late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average, fertile and well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pelleted seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug crop time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant to finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 8–9 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Borders, flower beds, mass planting, containers and cut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Flowering Colour for Hot Summers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerena® Blue produces numerous upright flower spikes covered with small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-purple to plum-purple flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reminiscent of miniature snapdragons – the reason Angelonia is commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Snapdragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many plants that slow down during periods of summer heat, Angelonia thrives in warm conditions. Serena® Blue is particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunny gardens and containers where summer temperatures are high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts long flowering period makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want reliable colour without constant maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow Angelonia Serena® Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seeds are supplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the very small Angelonia seeds easier to handle and sow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, start the seeds indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pelleted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per cell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 pellet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 4–5 days under suitable professional conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light is required – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not cover the seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug crop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 5–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow one pellet per cell onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not cover the seeds with soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light is important during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the substrate consistently moist so that the pellet can dissolve completely, but avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing the Seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter germination, provide plenty of light and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable growing temperature is approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–21°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the young plants have developed sufficiently and the risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before planting them in their final position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelonia is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm-season plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so avoid planting outside too early into cold soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–25 cm between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun and Summer Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the strongest growth and most abundant flowering, plant Serena® Blue in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelonia performs especially well during warm summer weather. Once established, Serena® Blue has good tolerance to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat and periods of drought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it useful for water-conscious summer plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough established plants tolerate some dryness, young plants should be watered regularly while their root systems develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soil should be well drained. Avoid locations where water remains around the roots for prolonged periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Pots and Containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerena® Blue is an excellent container plant. Its upright growth makes it particularly useful as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentral or taller element in mixed container combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine it with lower-growing or trailing plants around the edge of the pot to create layered summer displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatio containers • Large pots • Mixed containers • Sunny balconies • Garden beds • Borders • Mass plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown in containers may require more frequent watering than those planted directly in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerena® – Angelonia Grown from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important characteristics of the Serena® series is that it can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrown from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany premium Angelonia varieties are propagated vegetatively, while Serena® offers gardeners and professional growers the possibility of producing uniform plants directly from seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series was developed for reliable warm-season performance and works particularly well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer bedding, premium containers and landscape plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very warm southern climates, plants can grow considerably larger than under cooler conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Maintenance Summer Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, Serena® Blue requires relatively little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally upright, branching habit generally does not require extensive pruning. 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