Chelone lyonii 'Armtipp02' - Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead

Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead

Chelone lyonii 'Tiny Tortuga' (Armtipp02)

  • Compact, upright, bushy plant with dark green leaves
  • Upright stems of deep pink blooms resemble those of the snapdragon
  • Leaves emerge bronze changing to dark green
  • Bloom Time: summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


It colonizes slowly and will adapt well to moist or wet areas. Chelone will benefit from a midsummer pruning to promote a more compact plant and better branching habit. 

Additional Notes about Tiny Tortuga Turtlehead:


'Tortuga' is Spanish for turtle.

Characteristics & Attributes


FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging