Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Chelone obliqua
Red Turtlehead, Pink Turtlehead, Rose Turtlehead
Bucket very well protected received 48 hours after ordering, we will have to wait until 2021 to see it in flower.
Evelyne, 11/10/2020
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Description
Chelone obliqua, oblique turtlehead, is a species closely related to Penstemons. It is a remarkable and easy to grow perennial. The rootstock is strong and the growth is rapid, it adapts to all moist to wet soils. The flowering spikes, visible in summer, are dense and display a magnificent dark pink. The glossy foliage, of a beautiful bright green, is abundant. It is a carefree plant.
Oblique turtlehead belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. This species is native to the Southeastern United States and is found in damp woods from Minnesota to Massachusetts. It is an herbaceous perennial with an upright habit, the growth is quite rapid and it is a perfectly hardy plant. It chooses the end of summer to bloom. The flowers, similar to miniature foxgloves, measure 1 to 2 cm (1in) long and are arranged in short, dense terminal spikes. Their colour, nuanced, and ranging from pinkish white to dark pink, is enhanced by a small yellow beard on the lip. Separated into two slightly open lips, they measure 1 to 2 cm (1in) long. The dark green glossy foliage is inserted on rounded section stems. The ovate and dentate laminae bear a well-marked vein; they measure 20 cm (8in) long. The taproot is thick and fibrous. The turtlehead spreads via rhizomes.
Chelone obliqua is completely indifferent regarding its exposure to the sun, so it is perfect for bringing some colour to a shady corner of the garden. Just make sure to place it in a cool and preferably moist spot, especially in summer. Bridging the gap between summer blooms and the arrival of asters, the oblique turtlehead is valuable in perennial beds alongside geraniums, lobelias, rudbeckias, and grasses. It will also thrive on the banks and shores of water features, where it will contribute to stabilisation.
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Chelone
obliqua
Plantaginaceae
Red Turtlehead, Pink Turtlehead, Rose Turtlehead
North America
Planting and care
Plant Chelone obliqua in October or March, in dug over soil carefully amended with leaf compost, as it is voracious. While indifferent to sun exposure, you do need to pay attention to the soil moisture. In borders, mulch the base from June onwards to retain moisture. It adapts to many types of moist soil, whether clay, humus-bearing, loamy, acidic, neutral or limestone, as long as it is deep and consistently moist to damp. Allow the stems to curl up on the clumps during winter, only removing them in spring. Every three years, divide the clumps that have become too imposing. Ensure you protect them from attacks by slugs and snails.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.