Well, not live anyway. I had seen a photo on Alison's garden blog and sort of tucked it away in the back of my mind. You can't really forget a name like 'Turtlehead' when you see it.
I mentioned that when I got my freecycled plants, there was a pretty flower that I didn't recognize. I didn't post a photo, but here is one now.
Photo belongs to kbgardenblog.blogspot.com and may not be used without attribution.
While looking in the Canning Perennials catalogue I somehow ran across a picture of the plant Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'.
I was originally looking for another plant, Euphorbia marginata 'Snow on the Mountain'. I found out that Canning doesn't have that one. But that's all right, because I've decided that I like Euphorbia polychroma 'First Blush', another euphorbia they do have.
Don't ask me how I got from 'E' to 'C'! It's a plant catalogue. Any section is fair game, even if I'm looking for something specific. In this case I was also lucky enough to answer a nagging question. It's so much fun to browse, isn't it?
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Turtleheads? What a funny name for such a pretty plant! Indeed, it looks like the mouth of a turtle... Hope you have a relaxing weekend. Unfortunately, it's quite cold and rainy over here today.
I have that....I thought I had posted a pic on my blog.
It grows really well and since I planted mine this spring, it has gotten to be about four times the size. it seems to bloom for a long time too which is nice this time of year!
I'd like to have that too. I havent find it yet although its not so rare in finnish gardens anymore.
Anita, we are set to finally get some sun this weekend.
Alison, I know I remembered the name 'Turtleheads' from somewhere when I saw it. It must have been your blog!
Maria, it really is a pretty pink. I think it would go well in your garden.
Nice that your browsing excursion was so rewarding...lol What a beautiful flower! :)
The name of the flower ist "Chelone", I have it too
Thats a pretty flower, the turtlehead.I love catalogues going from page to page.making marks, going back later.making lists of what you would like...
I've been growing those for a few years. They're reasonably attractive, but the likability factor increases when you consider their tolerance for shade and their coming later in the season.
I've never seen that before. interesting. I learn all the time :-)
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I love finding out about new flowers. I like the sound of this one (turtlehead) and love the color. I've heard of it but had forgotten about it. Thanks for reminding me!
Both the Euphorbias look pretty. I might try to find one of those too. Nice fillers.
I remember Zoey talked about how invasive her spurge was and pulled it all out earlier in the season.
I guess you'd have to keep on top of it.
Great catalogue.
Thanks for reminding me of that consideration, Kerri. The 'First Blush' is said to be a compact mounding form. I hope that would mean it's less invasive? Hmm.
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