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    Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills'

    Also Known As

    • Mills Hookers Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills' plant details

    Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: compact, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low, mounding evergreen shrub displaying small, dark green, pointed leaves and attractive maroon stems. Clusters of pink, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Native plant of the Pacific Northwest. Manzanita can be suitable groudcover for dry, sandy soils. Best growth occurs in acid soils. Excellent for edging and rock gardens.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    One of the more diminutive of this northern California coastal species, this to only a couple of feet in height slowly spreading to 3-4' or more, densely held petite pointed shiny (and by the way very cute) leaves make a perfect background for the palest of pink masses of flowers occurring midwinter. A definite pollinator magnet. Sun, summer-dry. USDA zone 7

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • 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
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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