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
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Arrives as young plant
Wondering what to plant with azaleas and rhododendrons? Whether you’re growing rhododendrons or azaleas, here are 15 plants we recommend pairing with them in the garden. Some of these recommendations include complimentary spring blooms as well as season extenders!
Packaged with care to arrive in great condition, I love the bi-colored budding and blossoming of this stunning, pink and rosey-pink big bloom! She is 3 years old now and doing very well. I currently keep her in a 16” x 16” decorative cast stone pot. I used good potting soil and give her special fertilizer for rhododendrons. She sits in partial shade of an old dogwood tree and she likes it. She turns to a beautiful, soft pink as she matures. I am in zone 8a. Thank you Great Garden Plants! I love her!!
Plants look wonderful
The description of a one-quart pot is very misleading. I ordered five plants, all of them were TINY, like 2-4" of growth above the soil line. Usually stores use a one-quart pot for plants that are 6-8" tall. They seem to be healthy so, hopefully they grow in okay. Just MUCH smaller than expected.
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 claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process if necessary.
All of the plants you've sent have been very healthy and seem to be settling in without any signs of shock. Thanks for the great suggestion to let them acclimate for a few days in the shade - that made a big difference.
1 year later and it hasn’t grown or bloomed. Will be relocating in the fall hopefully that will help
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plant. Our team of expert horticulturists would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order numbers and photos of the plant. We look forward to helping!
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