Chelone obliqua Alba

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Its pristine white, pollinator-friendly blooms and lush green foliage, this hardy plant is a must-have for shady, damp areas, thriving in British climates…

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Description

Enhance your garden with Chelone obliqua Alba, the exquisite White Turtlehead perennial plant, now available for UK gardeners. Renowned for its pristine white, pollinator-friendly blooms and lush green foliage, this hardy plant is a must-have for shady, damp areas, thriving effortlessly in British climates.

– Stunning Late-Summer Blooms: Brighten your garden from August to October with unique, turtlehead-shaped white flowers.

– Pollinator Magnet: Attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, boosting biodiversity in your garden.

– Shade & Moisture Lover: Perfect for woodland gardens, bog gardens, or damp borders where other plants struggle. Prefers a shady position but will grow in a sunny position as long as it remains damp.

– Low Maintenance: A resilient, disease-resistant perennial requiring minimal care once established. Adds interest to bouquets if used as a cut flower.

 

Grown in Lincolnshire for UK Gardens

Our Chelone obliqua Alba plants are nurtured locally, ensuring they’re acclimated to the UK’s weather and soil conditions. These perennials arrive ready to thrive in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Reaching 60-90cm in height, they add height to cottage gardens, rain gardens, or naturalistic plantings.

Ideal For:

– Creating serene, wildlife-friendly garden corners.

– Adding texture to shaded borders or waterside plantings.

Shop with Confidence:

– Premium quality, healthy plants delivered nationwide.

– Fast UK delivery to get your garden thriving quickly.

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially in well drained soil with protection from winter wet. If grown in pots it is recommended to place in a sheltered position for the winter.

Supplied in a 7cm square pot

More Details:

Family: Plantaginaceae
Syn: Schildpadbloem
Common Name: White Turtlehead, Twisted Shell Flower, Beardtongue
Native: Eastern North America
Height x Spread: 100cm x 50cm (36″ x 19″)
Soil Type: Fertile, Humus rich, Poorly Drained / Moisture retentive
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Shade / Sun
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: Late Summer – Autumn
Flower Colour: White
Foliage Colour: Green
Awards: RHS Plants for Pollinators
RHS Award of Garden Merit

Additional information

Weight 225 g
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 20 cm

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