Alonia™ Pink Flirt Angelonia angustifolia

Alonia™ Pink Flirt is an upright Angelonia angustifolia selected for dark pink, snapdragon-like flower spikes and a compact, branching outline. Danziger places it in the early-flowering ALONIA™ series for pots and landscape beds, with continued growth after planting in the garden. ## Flowers and form The cultivar is known for dark pink flowers, dense dark-green foliage and upright branching. Published size estimates differ: Danziger's current page lists 10–14 inches tall by 12–14 inches wide, while an earlier trial account groups Pink Flirt with 18–24-inch plants. Final height can vary with planting date, climate and container culture, so allow room and use the local growing result as a guide. [Danziger](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/annuals/alonia-pink-flirt/) · [Greenhouse Product News trial review](https://gpnmag.com/article/2017-summer-trials-all-stars/) ## Site and seasonal role Like other Angelonia angustifolia, it performs best in full sun and fertile soil that drains well but does not dry immediately. It is adapted to summer heat and humidity, and its long flowering season suits sunny borders, grouped plantings and containers. In cooler climates it is commonly grown as a warm-season annual; the species is tender outside warm-winter regions. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/angelonia-angustifolia/common-name/angelonia/) ## Maintenance Water regularly while plants establish and during extended dry spells, especially in pots. NC State Extension notes that Angelonia generally does not need deadheading; remove damaged stems as needed and watch for aphids or powdery mildew.