Chitalpa El Niño™ Desert Orchid
Chitalpa El Niño™ Desert Orchid
Variety: 'NCXC1'
Zone compatibility details
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Zone
6 - 9
Mature Height
96 in
Mature Width
72 in
Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moist, well-drained
Soil
Description / Chitalpa El Niño™ Desert Orchid
A Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Chitalpa El Niño™ Desert Orchid is a deciduous shrub or miniature tree that blooms in late spring/early summer, continuing sporadically throughout the summer. The fragrant, dark purple, pollinator-friendly flowers look very much like orchids and attract bees to the garden.
Chitalpa El Niño is an intergeneric hybrid of desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) and catalpa (Catalpa sp.), commonly called desert orchid. Its tolerance to poor soils and dry heat comes from Chilopsis, and its mildew resistance is attributed to Catalpa. Its compact, pyramidal habit of light-green leaves makes El Niño a gorgeous specimen, but it is shown to best effect when massed or grouped in beds, borders, and foundation plantings. It also makes a great screen or hedge.
Chitalpa El Niño grows best in sunny to partly sunny locations with well-draining soil. At the colder end of its hardiness range, it may die back to the ground in cold winters. Wait until new growth begins to emerge before removing any dead wood. Any desired pruning should be done in early spring.
A native hybrid, Chitalpa El Niño is indigenous to North America. Native plants are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Naturally adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the region, they thrive without fertilizers or extra watering, once established. They also act as natural pest controls, reducing the need for pesticides in the garden. Landscaping with native plants promotes biodiversity and provides shelter and quality food for wildlife and pollinators, bringing gardens to life.
Product Details
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Variety: 'NCXC1'
Item Form:
Bloom Color: Magenta
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit:
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements:
Bloom End:
Uses: Special Features: Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI
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