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Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush'

Also Known As

  • Arctostaphylos glauca 'Canyon Blush'
  • Canyon Blush Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 4'-20'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, 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, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

n 8.Copper-colored new growth. Pink flowers
An Arctostaphylos glauca hybrid with a mounding habit to about 3'. Light pink, winter flowers are followed by copper-colored new growth. A Santa Barbara Botanic Garden introduction.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Canyon Blush'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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