{"product_id":"little-champ™-distylium-distylium-x-dismd-26-18-ppaff","title":"Little Champ™ Distylium | Distylium x 'DISmd-26-18' PPAFF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Champ™ Distylium\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cem\u003eDistylium x 'DISmd-26-18' PPAFF\u003c\/em\u003e | Bloomin' Easy® Exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid orange; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 BEST VALUE: Premium 2 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 2-gallon Little Champ™ Distylium is a finished, field-grown specimen grown to professional landscaper standards. Skip the wait — this size establishes faster, fills in quicker, and delivers that lush, polished look from day one. The same quality your local nursery pro would choose.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #2196F3; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💰 STEP UP: Premium 3 Gallon — Maximum Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWant even faster results? Our 3-gallon specimen gives you a larger, more established plant right out of the box — ideal for hedges, borders, and statement plantings where size matters from the start.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #4CAF50; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📦 FILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE — 15% Off When You Fill Your Box!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBuy enough Little Champ™ Distylium plants to fill your box and \u003cstrong\u003esave 15% automatically at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for hedges, mass plantings, or filling a border — the more you plant, the more you save.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Savings apply automatically at checkout — no code needed.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Little Champ™ Distylium is Trending in 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most deer-resistant evergreen shrubs available — no more losing plants to browsing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in shade to part shade where most shrubs struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 1–2' height makes it perfect for tight spaces, borders, and low hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually maintenance-free — no constant pruning or babying required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Bloomin' Easy® genetics from Canada's premier nursery — rare and hard to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforms shady, problem spots into lush, year-round green spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a clean, polished hedge or border without the upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings winter interest with delicate red blooms when most gardens go dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives your landscape a professional, finished look that holds all four seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates the frustration of deer damage — plant it and enjoy it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2' H × 2–3' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate red flowers, winter to early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional — drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, rich green year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloomin' Easy® | Grown by The Plant Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Add to Cart Now — Limited Stock Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Champ™ Distylium solves the problems that frustrate most gardeners. Shady spots that kill other plants? Little Champ thrives there. Deer that demolish your landscape? They leave this one alone. Soil that's too wet, too dry, or just unpredictable? This plant handles it all with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a low hedge along walkways, a mass planting under trees, a foundation shrub, or a refined specimen in a mixed border. Its compact, tidy habit means you won't be constantly cutting it back — just plant it and let it do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e2-gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e is our most popular option — landscape-ready and fast to establish. 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The 2-gallon is our landscape-ready workhorse — fast to establish and the best value. The 3-gallon is a larger, more mature specimen for immediate impact in hedges and focal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the Fill My Box savings work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Add enough Little Champ™ Distylium plants to fill your box and your 15% discount applies automatically at checkout — no coupon code needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this plant truly deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — Distylium is one of the most reliably deer-resistant shrubs available. While no plant is 100% deer-proof in extreme conditions, Little Champ™ is consistently passed over by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it grow in full shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It thrives in shade to part shade. Deep, dense shade may reduce vigor slightly, but it handles low-light conditions far better than most ornamental shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Growth rate is fast for a compact shrub. Expect 6–12\" of new growth per season under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What zones does it grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Zones 7–9. It's cold and heat tolerant within that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it pet safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — Little Champ™ Distylium is considered pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many should I plant for a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: For a tight, formal hedge, space plants 18–24\" apart. For a natural, flowing border, 30–36\" spacing works well. 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Don't miss your window to add this standout evergreen to your landscape.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Add to Cart Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur processing time is typically 1–3 days after receiving your order. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday ship the following Monday. We offer the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may temporarily hold your order until it is safe to ship — we will hold at our discretion to ensure you receive the healthiest, most viable plant possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer\/Winter Shipping Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer above 95°F | Winter below 34°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. 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