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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
Shipped to your door
Arrives as young plant
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Beautifully packaged shrubs which were very healthy when they arrived.
These plants are still the same size as when they were shipped to me after being cared for all summer. Never bloomed, never grew. They are still alive but look like Charlie Brown hydrangeas.
Thank you for your feedback! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
The plants were smaller than what should be expected from the pot size.
I give it 5 stars since it is still alive. Looks really small but healthy. I keep the soil moist but not muddy and topped with mulch. Hopefully I will still be pleased next year.
Plant arrived very healthy
 
             
             
            