Chelone obliqua alba - Schildpadkop (10-15)

Chelone obliqua alba - Schildpadkop (10-15)
€ 0,45

Hoogte: 90 cm.

Bloeit: jun-aug

Type: HP

Winterhard in: zones 6-9 (-10C)

 

Compacte en sterke vaste planten. De afzonderlijke witte bloemen lijken op de kop van een schidpad en hieraan dankt de plant zijn naam.

 

Zaai-instructies: Kiem in 2-3 wk, 18-20C

Plant-instructies: zon/halfschaduw, niet droog

 

--------------------------------------

 

Description: This is a superb garden specimen and quite different than the more commonly grown pink-flowered variety. The rhizome producing clumps produce tall stems, clothed with dark glossy green leaves and topped with white turtlehead flowers.

 

Height: 90 cm.

Flowers: jun-aug

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 6-9 (-10 Celsius)

 

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature 18-20C.

 

Germination usually takes 14-30 days.

 

Planting instructions: in full sun or dappled shade. Prefers a well drained but somewhat moist soil.