Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush'
Also Known As
- Diablo's Blush Manzanita
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush' plant details
Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: distinctive bark
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush'
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush' plant
How to Grow Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo's Blush'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Big Bear Kinnikinnick
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
2a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 36"-72"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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