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Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon

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$15.74
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 16 - 18 Inches
  • Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
  • Growing Zones 10 - 11
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia angustifolia ‘Balguaraberk’) lights up the garden with tall spires of large, pink-and-purple bicolor blooms rising above glossy green leaves. Each upright stalk displays abundant clusters of bright flowers that thrive in sun and produce color all season long. This easy grower reaches 16-18 inches high, with a spread of 10-12 inches, creating a standout focal point in containers, borders, or landscape beds. Its tolerance for heat and humidity makes it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking continuous summer color. You’ll appreciate how the pollinators love these blooms, while deer and rabbits typically stay away.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler features strong stems that hold up well in windy conditions and require minimal maintenance once established. Native to warm climates, Summer Snapdragons are known for their quick resilience in high temperatures and bright sunlight. Whether you plant this annual as a showy accent in a mixed container or as a colorful mass planting, it provides season-long interest without the need for frequent watering. The blooms are not fragrant, but the foliage has a subtle herbal scent, adding a little extra charm. Best of all, there’s no deadheading required, meaning you get reliable color with practically no fuss.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon Care

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler performs best in full sun, though it can handle partial shade with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight. Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost or a good quality potting mix. Regular watering is recommended, especially during the first few weeks and in extended dry spells; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer applied once every two weeks can promote fresh blooms and lush foliage. This Summer Snapdragon performs well in warm, humid regions, bringing bold color to your patio, borders, or garden beds until the first frost.

For general upkeep, no significant pruning is necessary beyond removing any faded flower stems to keep the plant tidy. Pinching the stems is not usually required, as these Summer Snapdragons maintain an upright, robust habit on their own. In containers, you may occasionally remove any leggy growth to encourage branching. Gardeners in colder zones treat this plant as an annual, discarding it or moving containers indoors as the temperatures drop.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon Spacing

When planting Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler as a mass display in the garden, space plants 10 to 12 inches apart to create a lush, continuous effect. If you’re using containers, opt for a pot at least 8 to 10 inches in diameter to allow roots enough room to spread. Larger pots offer more soil volume and help the plant maintain consistent moisture, leading to healthier growth and more abundant blooms.


Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 16 - 18 Inches
Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches
Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple
Flower Description: Pink Shades, Purple Shades
Bloom Period: Late Spring to Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Combinations, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Selections
Common Name: Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon
Other Name(s): Summer Snapdragon, Angelonia
Scientific Name: Angelonia angustifolia
SKU:
GABSGUARD-GC

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

3.5 Pot

3.5" Pot

Also Known As:
3.5" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W

Volume:
~1.42 quarts

4.25 Pot

4.25" Pot

Also Known As:
4.25" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W

Volume:
~1.56 pints

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
~1.50 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

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