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Chelone obliqua

Turtlehead

Upright spikes of pink, tubular flowers held in whorls on leafy stems from August to October. These showy perennials are perfect for providing vertical interest in the late-summer border or bog garden. Flourishing in deep, fertile, moist soil, they're a valuable choice for planting up areas of heavy clay.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: deep, fertile, moist soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: August to October
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: lance-shaped, mid-green leaves; will tolerate heavy clay soils
• Hardiness: fully hardy

• Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in mid- to late autumn or spring