Arctostaphylos 'Lutsko's Pink'

Also Known As

Lutsko's Pink Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8a-11

Arctostaphylos 'Lutsko's Pink' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Lutsko's Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. 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, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Lutsko's Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Lutsko's Pink'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrub, upright to 4-7' tall, with a dense habit and handsome foliage of glossy green leaves. Spring flowers are typical manzanita small bells, these in abundant clusters of white blushed with pink. Best in full sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little to no summer water once established. A mixed hybrid including at least A. densiflora in its parentage, this was originally grown in a Lafayette, California garden and introduced by the designer, Bay area plantsman Ron Lutsko. Frost hardy to 10 °F, bottom of USDA zone 8.