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Duo of White and Pink Chelones

Chelone obliqua sp., var. Alba

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  • 1 x Chelone obliqua Alba
  • 1 x Chelone obliqua

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Two different varieties of Chelone obliqua or Turtlehead: the species with pink flowers and Alba, a beautiful form with white flowers. These perennial plants with strong roots and rapid growth, adapt to any moist to wet soil, in sun or shade. They produce dense flower spikes in summer above abundant, glossy, toothed foliage. The Turtlehead is a deciduous plant that is very hardy.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil type
Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

This White and Pink Chelone Duo brings together two varieties of turtleheads. These robust perennials produce beautiful, dense flower spikes in white or pink, depending on the plant, from August to October. From spring to autumn, they offer abundant glossy foliage with a lush appearance. They are excellent plants for bringing life to damp areas, especially near water features, but also in woodland or shaded borders.

The Duo consists of:

- x 1 turtlehead or Chelone obliqua 'Alba': variety with white to pale lilac flowers

- x 1 turtlehead or Chelone obliqua: the species with dark pink flowers.

The turtlehead is an upright-growing herbaceous perennial, reaching a height of 60 cm. It has a fairly rapid growth rate and is perfectly hardy. Its foliage emerges each spring and dries up in late autumn. Plant it in any moist to damp, fairly rich soil, in sun or even shade. The more sunlight the plants receive, the more moist the soil should be. The turtlehead spreads on the ground through rhizomes, so consider this when planting and give it enough space to thrive. Plan for 3 to 4 plants per square metre.

To accompany this charming pink and white Duo, choose sturdy plants that these turtleheads won't smother: waterside asters, Tradescantia and Siberian Iris (in sun), Giant Leopard Plant 'Gigantea' or Giant Hosta 'Empress Wu' for example (in shade).

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time August to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Chelone

Species

obliqua

Cultivar

sp., var. Alba

Family

Plantaginaceae (Scrophulariaceae)

Origin

North America

Product reference19412

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Planting and care

Plant in October or March, in deeply dug soil, enriched with leaf compost. Chelone obliqua grows well in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, as long as the soil does not dry out. In flower beds, mulch the base from June onwards, as the soil must remain consistently moist. Leave the stems to curl up on the clumps during winter and only remove them in spring. Every three years, divide clumps that have become too large. Make sure to protect them from slugs and snails.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Undergrowth, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich and moist

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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