Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink'

Also Known As

Cave's Pink Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink' plant details

Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter apricot and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, 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 glandulosa 'Cave's Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: native plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink'

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

Zn 7. Blue-green foliage, mahogany bark, pink flower

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A Cistus introduction. A long underused manzanita with a native range from Baja to Oregon, this selection, from just southwest of Oregon's Caves National Monument, grows to 6' with mahogany bark, peachy pink flowers in late winter to spring all amid pink-tinted blue leaves. Can you believe it? Basal sprouting, so, unlike other manzanitas, can be cut back if you must. Fairly tolerant of garden water if the soil is well-drained. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink'

By: Cistus Nursery

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Cave's Pink'

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