Red Turtlehead
Red Turtlehead
Chelone obliqua
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- Pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
- Robuuste perennial for long-lasting ornamental value.
- Blooms in season - true spring- and summer-bloomer.
- Excellent in prairie-mixes and border planting.
- Drought-tolerant and low maintenance needed.
Care and Watering
Chelone obliqua thrives in consistently moist, well-drained soil with part shade. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, never waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, divide every 2–3 years, and trim back a bit after flowering to maintain vigor and shape.
Location
Plant in a woodland-style bed or by a pond edge where it gets morning sun to dappled shade and rich organic soil.
Tips
Apply mulch, avoid harsh sun in hot climates, and monitor for powdery mildew. Providing consistent moisture supports robust Red Turtlehead growth.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple, Pink |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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