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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.
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° 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° F. until germination occurs. Chilling instructions provided as precaution, our experience is it is not often required.
Comments: Tolerates full sun in boggy soils, otherwise best in part sun to full shade. Needs rich, constantly moist soil. Outstanding combined with other moisture loving plants like Lobelia (Cardinal Flower), Eupatoriums, Soulmate and Milkmaid Butterfly Weeds, Forget-Me-Nots, or Hostas. Superb next to ponds and streams, frogs can often be found hiding in foliage. Nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and are excellent for cutting.
