Chelone obliqua 'Alba' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Twisted shell flower 'Alba' (Chelone obliqua) is an upright perennial that produces white, rake-shaped flowers from August to October. Its egg-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Twisted shell flower 'Alba' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Twisted shell flower 'Alba' are medium green, ovate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Twisted shell flower 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Twisted shell flower 'Alba' sets beautiful accents together with: Blue-flowered Jacob's ladder, meadow iris, garden three-master flower.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' forms rake-shaped, white flowers from August.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting