Chelone Tiny Tortuga #1
Chelone Tiny Tortuga #1
Tiny Tortuga Pink Turtlehead
Dwarf turtlehead with rosy-pink blooms, perfect for smaller gardens
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A dwarf turtlehead with dark bronze foliage in spring followed by dark pink blooms in mid and late summer. Attractive to butterflies. Native plant tolerant of moist soils. 14 - 16".
Botanical Name- Chelone Tiny Tortuga
Pronunciation- keh-LOH-nee
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, moist or wet soil
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Rose pink
Bloom Time- Summer - Fall
Companion Plants- Hosta 'June' (shade-lovers, contrasting foliage)
Fauna Attracted- Bumblebees (specialist pollinators), butterflies, hummingbirds occasionally
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49A
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks; keep soil moist and fertilize in spring for best growth.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to extend blooming. Cut back in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with compost for good drainage and consistent moisture.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, powdery mildew
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