Serenita® Pink Angelonia

Serenita® Pink is a compact, mounded Angelonia angustifolia with pink flower spikes and a darker eye. PanAmerican Seed’s Serenita® series stays relatively short and flowers from late spring into summer, making this cultivar useful for borders and containers in warm-season plantings. ## Form and placement [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/004906262004054/angelonia-serenita-pink/) lists Serenita Pink at 12–14 inches tall and wide; [All-America Selections](https://all-americaselections.org/product/angelonia-serenita-pink/) gives a 10–14 inch height and the same spread. The plant is presented as an annual for bedding, containers, and mixed plantings. Its pink blooms provide a clear color accent through the warm part of the season. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil. PanAmerican Seed describes the Serenita series as suited to very hot, humid nights. All-America Selections lists heat tolerance and dry-to-normal water needs for this Pink selection. Serenita® is a registered Ball Horticultural Company brand marketed by PanAmerican Seed, which identifies this entry as PAS933541. A cultivar-specific patent number or patent status was not verified. ## Maintenance Water while plants establish and during prolonged dry spells, especially in containers. This compact annual is described as easy to maintain; deadheading and staking are not recommended for the AAS winner. Remove damaged growth and replace plants after frost where angelonia does not overwinter.