Overview
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Chelone, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chelone obliqua 'Alba' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' is a perennial in the Plantaginaceae with a rounded, multi-stemmed habit and deciduous foliage. It bears two-lipped, tubular flowers that form a characteristic 'turtlehead' shape and flowers in the UK from August to September. The plant prefers moist soils and a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade and is rated H5 (hardy).
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chelone
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- 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 obliqua 'Alba' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chelone obliqua 'Alba'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in early spring, Division in spring, Root soft-tip cuttings in late spring or early summer
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chelone obliqua 'Alba'?
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chelone obliqua 'Alba' need?
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Chelone obliqua 'Alba' hardy in the UK?
Chelone obliqua 'Alba' 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 obliqua 'Alba'?
Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in early spring, Division in spring, Root soft-tip cuttings in late spring or early summer.
