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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:
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I order three different kinds of rudbeckia. Two died two days later, I know it was the heat and traveling over the weekend 95 degree temperatures.I called and followed the refund instructions. I didn't have a problem receiving my refund. By the way I reordered two more. We will see about the next review. No hassle thanks ya'll ✌🏽
I ordered the Summer Sienna (Rudbeckia) kind of late for the proper planting season but hoped I could keep it going through the early summer heat. The plant arrived in great condition and was a really decent size. I planted it in very rich soil mix that I create for all my newbies. The temps here hit the 90s from the get go but the plant survived with minimal leaf loss. Even with this unrelenting heat wave going on right now, the plant is flowering and is quite beautiful. My garden is a specimen garden, so I keep a very close watch on all my plants and water as needed. There were a couple of times when the leaves were droopy, but it survived an early summer planting. Strong plant. I've ordered plants from other dealers during the same time period, they are fine as well. A good gardener knows what to do.
It had some foilage on it but it was slimy. It was too far gone. You asked
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
My coneflower arrived in healthy condition. However as o was reading planting instructions it said zones 8-10 😳. I have several coneflowers and I don't know why I didn't catch this when i ordered as I'm in zone 6. Am I able to keep it inside until next spring or is it doomed?
Hello! We're sorry about this experience! We trust our customers to make sure they're shopping for plants that grow best in their gardening zones, which is why we make sure to include the appropriate zones multiple times on each product page. We completely understand that sometimes you may not read closely before purchasing, but we still expect this to be important information the customer considers when buying our plants. We are currently working to make this notification more obvious at checkout so that we can prevent situations like this in the future! You can overwinter them in pots, but this plant will not thrive outdoors in your zone. We are always here to help, so please contact claism@greatgardenplants.com with any further questions and we would be happy to advise further. We look forward to helping!
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