How to Grow Angelface Wedgewood Blue
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Angelface Wedgewood Blue
Angelonia angustifolia 'Wedgewood Blue'
flowerAngelface Wedgewood Blue is a compact, heat-loving annual flower featuring delicate violet-blue snapdragon-like blooms on bushy plants. This cultivar is prized for its continuous flowering throughout summer and fall, thriving in hot, dry conditions where many other plants struggle. Its upright growth habit and minimal deadheading requirements make it an excellent choice for containers, borders, and mass plantings.
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Example Angelface Wedgewood Blue timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Angelface Wedgewood Blue
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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First Angelface Wedgewood Blue blooms
Around Jun 1≈ 45 days after planting
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Annual in all zones; thrives in zones 9-11 as a tender perennial
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Seedling
7-14 daysTiny seedlings emerge with cotyledons and first true leaves appearing within 7-10 days. Plants remain small and delicate.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bright indirect light. Maintain warm temperatures (70-75°F). Thin seedlings to reduce crowding.
Vegetative Growth
3-4 weeksBushy, compact plant development with multiple stems and numerous lance-shaped leaves. Plant reaches 12-18 inches in height and width.
Pinch back growing tips early to encourage bushiness if desired. Maintain consistent watering. Apply balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. Harden off transplants before moving outdoors.
Early Flowering
2-3 weeksFirst flower spikes appear at stem tips, displaying violet-blue flowers in terminal racemes. Plant continues vegetative growth while flowering begins.
Continue regular watering and fertilizing. Remove any yellowed foliage. Begin deadheading spent flowers to encourage more blooms, though this cultivar is self-cleaning.
Peak Flowering
8-12 weeksAbundant violet-blue flower spikes cover the entire plant. Continuous blooming occurs throughout summer and fall without significant decline.
Water regularly, especially during hot spells and in containers. Fertilize every 2 weeks with a bloom-boosting formula (higher phosphorus). Deadheading is optional but improves appearance.
Late Season
Until first frostFlowering continues profusely until frost. Plant remains full and attractive with minimal decline in vigor.
Continue watering and light fertilizing. In zones 9-11, cut back spent stems in late fall to rejuvenate for next season if overwintering. In other zones, plant will die after first hard freeze.
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap; use yellow sticky traps for monitoring and control
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Increase humidity, spray with water, use miticide or neem oil if severe
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Spray with strong water stream, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil
Uses
Edible Flowers
CulinaryThe delicate violet-blue flowers are edible and make attractive garnishes for desserts, salads, and beverages. They add visual appeal without significant flavor contribution. [source]
Cut Flowers & Arrangements
HouseholdThe flower spikes last 7-10 days in water and are ideal for fresh flower arrangements, bouquets, and floral designs. Their airy texture complements other summer flowers. [source]
Container Gardening
HouseholdAngelface Wedgewood Blue is specifically bred for containers and performs excellently in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes with minimal maintenance. Its compact habit and continuous flowering make it ideal for patios and balconies. [source]
Pollinator Attraction
WildlifeThe abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the growing season, supporting local insect populations and garden biodiversity. [source]
Heat & Drought Tolerance Landscaping
HouseholdAngelface Wedgewood Blue thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal water once established, making it perfect for xeriscaping, heat-prone areas, and water-wise garden designs. [source]
Harvest Tips
Angelface Wedgewood Blue is grown for ornamental flowers rather than harvest. Cut flower spikes for fresh arrangements when several flowers on the spike are open. Cut stems early morning for longest vase life (7-10 days). Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued blooming, though this cultivar is largely self-cleaning.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Angelface Wedgewood Blue is a sterile F1 hybrid cultivar, meaning it produces few or no viable seeds and channels all its energy into continuous flowering throughout the season without setting seed.
- 🌱 Unlike its snapdragon relatives, Angelonia is not susceptible to rust disease, making it a reliable choice in humid climates where snapdragons struggle.
- 🌱 This cultivar was specifically developed for container gardens and will bloom continuously even in small pots with regular feeding, rarely becoming leggy or sparse.
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