Proven Winners 2 Gal. Desert Orchid El Nino Shrub
Desert Orchid El Nio is practically a unicorn, combining the best qualities of two unique plants - desert willow and catalpa. This resulted in absolutely lovely flowers that somehow look both like orchids and snapdragons, but are way easier to care for than either of those plants. You'll get to enjoy these sweetly scented blooms starting in late spring or early summer, depending on where you live, and then sporadically throughout the summer. Attracts pollinators; Makes an excellent patio plant; Resists Deer Water before planting; Plant in full sun to part shade; Dig hole 3X the width of pot; Backfill and plant 1-2 above soil level; Water and add more soil if needed; Mulch plants
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- Thrives in USDA Zones 6-9
- Grows to a mature size of 8-10 feet W and 10-15 feet H
- Deciduous- foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
- Plants ship dormant (no foliage) winter through early spring
- Plant in sun; sun to partial shade
- Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
| Brand | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual or Perennial | Perennial |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Season | Spring/Summer |
| Botanical Name | El Nio Desert Orchid Chitalpa |
| Bush Type | Foundational |
| Common Plant Name | Willow |
| Container Size | 2 gal. |
| Flowering or Non-Flowering | Flowering |
| Hardiness Zones | 8 (10 to 20 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 9 (20 to 30 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 15 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 0 N/A |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Pet Friendly | Unsafe for Pets |
| Plant Container Type | Pot |
| Plant Flower Features | Attracts Pollinators |
| Product Height | 14 in. |
| Product Length | 8 in. |
| Product Weight | 9 lb. |
| Product Width | 8 in. |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 8 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Warranty | N/A |
| Watering Requirements | When Soil is Dry |
| Wildlife Attracted | Pollinators |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 18391 |