Description
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Hand-picked at our greenhouse
Shipped to your door
Arrives as young plant
El Niño® chitalpa, or desert orchid, has been rapidly growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. This new cultivar from Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs is one of the most original hybrid shrubs to hit the market today. Find out more about growing El Niño® Chitalpa and why this unique deciduous shrub is taking the gardening industry by storm!
It was really small unlike other plants ive ordered on line with the same pot size.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
The Chitalpa arrived looking healthy and happy. They were packaged carefully and although they were tossed around by the shipper, they remained in their cans.
El Niño® Chitalpa
I ordered two El Niño Chitalpas in the spring of 2023. The first year they grew very little and died completely down to the ground in winter. This year, they took off and grew to 4 feet by the end of August and bloomed from July to September! They look and smell so wonderful and look rather tropical in a Zone 5 setting!
Outstanding plant quality packaging and quality,THANK YOU;
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