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Chelone obliqua

Common name: Twisted Shell Flower, Pink Turtlehead

You will bring a touch of drama to your garden with this striking, evergreen shrub.

-10 to -15°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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Pink-purple turtleheads are a snappy addition to damp areas of the gardenOnce you know the blooms on your Chelone obliqua are affectionately dubbed turtleheads, they always remind you of these snapping reptiles. The common name for these eccentric 2-lipped blooms came from a Greek legend. According to the story, a nymph named Chelone was turned into a turtle by the gods for refusing to attend Zeus's wedding.In North America, these plants grow naturally in damp woodlands and on prairies. This love of moisture means your plant will happily naturalise in a boggy area or a pond border. A container or garden border also suits your easy-going chelone.A clump of upright stems clad in toothed, deciduous foliage first emerge in March. Each spear of dark green leaves is topped with a head of deep pink to light purple blooms from August until October. These bright, flowering spikes add height and interest to your flower arrangements. The bright blooms on your plant is a great source of late season colour.Bees and butterflies visit to investigate your chelone's intriguing flowers. The busy presence of these pollinators introduces a zesty energy to your garden. Fortunately, deer and rabbits show no interest.A fully sunny or partly sunny location with poor to well-drained soil will best suit your hardy perennial.In 2-5 years, your Chelone obliqua will reach a maximum height and spread of 90cm by 60cm. Chelone Obliqua has an RHS hardiness rating of H5
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Key Information
Latin Name Chelone obliqua 9cm pot
Common Name Twisted Shell Flower, Pink Turtlehead
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Pink
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.90 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Clay Loam
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Ponds Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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