Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise'

Also Known As

Paradise Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise' plant details

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. 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 pajaroensis 'Paradise'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

May the bird of paradise fly up your nose. This wonderful plant is one of the longest blooming of the manzanita clan, as well as being very easy to grow. It makes a low, mounding shrub to about 4' tall and 8' across with all the usual wonderful manzanita features: smooth red bark, red berries, and lots of flowers, which in this case are a nice, deep pink! Ideal for that dry spot in your garden, it doesn't mind a little occasional water either so long as drainage is adequate.

By: The Desert Northwest

An open shrub to 10' with a spreading habit. Bark exfoliates in thin shreds revealing a smooth, dark mahogany surface. Pink flowers bloom from December to February. New foliage unfolds a brilliant coppery-red giving the appearance of a fiery bush when backlit, then slowly fades to bronze tinted with green. This selection is not a reliable performer in heavy soils. Hardy to 15F.

By: Native Sons

Large clusters of flowers of a lovely shade of pink in winter. Older foliage is blue-green and the newest growth is bronze red. Should be able to tolerate some summer water.