Chelone obliqua, also known as pink turtlehead or turtlehead, is a hardy and floriferous perennial, valued for its bright pink, turtlehead-shaped flowers that appear in late summer. Its late bloom brings color and freshness to partially shaded flowerbeds and moister areas of the garden.
It develops an upright and compact habit, forming a dense clump with glossy dark green foliage. Ideal for water edges, rain gardens, or naturally moist soil, it adds texture and verticality at the end of the season.
Very hardy and easy to maintain, Chelone prefers rich, cool to moist, and well-drained soils, in partial shade to soft sun. It is also deer resistant, a valuable asset for Quebec gardens.
Botanical name : Chelone obliqua
Type : Perennial
Flowering : August to September
Color : Bright pink
Height : 60 to 90 cm
Width : 45 to 60 cm
Exposure : Soft sun to partial shade
Watering : Moderate to regular
Soil : Rich, cool to moist
Hardiness : Zone 3
Advantages : Late flowering, ideal for moist soils, deer resistant
Chelone obliqua is ideal for those seeking a late-blooming, hardy perennial adapted to cool soils, perfect for extending flowering in Quebec gardens.