Overview
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Chelone, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' is a bushy, deciduous perennial cultivar within the Chelone genus, known for its paired, undivided leaves and compact spikes of tubular, two-lipped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suited to a variety of soil types, including loam and clay, with moisture levels ranging from moist but well-drained to poorly drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for sheltered positions in cottage and informal gardens or flower borders. It flowers from late summer to early autumn, adding seasonal interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Chelone is a genus of four species of perennial herbaceous plants native to eastern North America. They all have similarly shaped flowers, which vary in color from white to red, purple or pink. Chelone cuthbertii, C.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chelone
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in early spring; by division in spring; root soft tip cuttings in late spring or early summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'?
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' need?
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' grows best in loam and clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' hardy in the UK?
Chelone glabra 'Black Ace' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'?
Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in early spring; by division in spring; root soft tip cuttings in late spring or early summer.
