Chelone is a native plant that is a much admired August bloomer in our perennial border. Its lush green foliage is always attractive and its long lasting pink flowers are attractive to butterflies. The rosy pink flowers of 'Hot Lips' are a deeper colour than the native wildflower and the glossy foliage is bronzy in the spring.
- Height: 86 - 97 cm (34 - 38 in)
- Spread: 61 - 76 cm (24 - 30 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: late summer
- Leaf Colour: dark green
- Bloom Colour: pink
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Chelone is a moisture loving plant that does best near water or in a moist perennial border. Plant it in sun or partial shade in good soil enriched with additional compost. It can be pinched back in spring to reduce the height and keep it bushy.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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