Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Also Known As

Arctostaphylos x 'John Dourley'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful as well as drought-tolerant, this western native has showy orange-red foliage in spring turning grey-green in summer highlighting prolific small pink flowers; at 2-3't x 6-8'w it?s perfect for groundcover/short hedge. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Zn 7. Gray-green foliage. Mounding. Vigerous.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Let this manzanita romp through your border, spreading to 6 ft wide and only 2-3 ft tall. A delicious and extremely durable, evergreen groundcover. Foliage is bronze in new growth and in winter, maturing to gray- green in summer. Late winter flowers are typical, manzanita bells, pink in this form and followed by red berries. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

One of the best new cultivars available with a mounding habit to 2' tall and 6' wide. It has an appealing saffron-red new growth that fades to gray-green in summer, and features pink flower clusters with a long blooming season. Berries are purple-red. Dependable ground cover with year-round interest. Hardy to 5F. Tree of Life Nursery introduction.

By: Native Sons

Arctostaphylos afficionados Paul and Greg at Xera Plants say this is their favorite Manzanita which made it a must-have for us. Fits in the home garden and tolerant of garden conditions, this get just 2' high by 4' across in time. Rocking reddish new growth turns to blue-green. Pink flowers late winter. Drought tolerant.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Photo of Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' by Patricia Cunningham

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Photo of Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant