Chitalpa El Niño® Desert Orchid - 2 Gallon

El Niño^®

Patent #: PP 35,880

Botanical Name: Chitalpa

Hardiness: Zone 6-9

Size: 10'-15' H x 8'-10' W 

Spacing: 10'

Growth Habit: Upright

Light: Sun to part sun

Water: Keep soil moist until established

Prune: Prune to shape in early spring

Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring

Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

Ideas for Use: This plant combines the qualities of both a Desert Willow and a Catalpa.  Heat and drought tolerant, fragrant purple flowers, long bloom time, vigorous growing, easy to care for.  What more could you ask for?

Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs