PR8202 PINK TURTLEHEADChelone Seeds
Chelone obliqua
Attracts hummingbirds - Loves soggy soils - Combines beautifully with Joe Pye Weed, Hibiscus and Anemone
These unusual turtleheads with their snappy deep rose faces beam best bathed in shady, moist garden habitats, they even delight in soggy, boggy, froggy soils. Pink Turtlehead is the most sun tolerant of the Chelone species; when the soil is kept thoroughly wet they can be grown in full sun or planted in deep shade. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 40 seeds.

How to Plant CHELONE Seeds
Sow seeds in peat pots or cell packs, press into soil and barely cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 65 degrees F., germination usually occurs within 3-5 weeks. If not, put container inside in a zip-lock bag with plenty of air and refrigerate for 3 weeks. Return to 65 degrees F. until germination occurs. Chilling instructions provided as a precaution, our experience has been that chilling is not often required.
