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Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625] plant details

Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies 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. 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the edge of serpentine in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, comes a very compact shrub with upright leaves showing the furriness of A. canescens and the well ... viscidness of A. viscida. The leaves are an eerie silvery blue, ever so slightly tinted red in winter, and the flowers are light pink appearing from mid winter to early spring. Though these appear to be rather garden tolerant, we still recommend little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, possibly colder having come from a high elevation.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos canescens x viscida [SBH 7625]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • 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
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Size

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