Chitalpa El Niño®
Desert Orchid
- » Fragrant purple flower
- » Long blooming
- » Mounded habit
- » Looks like a combination of orchids and snapdragons
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:6-9
- Height:10-15 ft
- Spread:8-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This plant 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.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chitalpa El Niño®
Thrives in part sun to full sun, in average soil. Prune to shape in early spring, just as the new growth is beginning to emerge.