Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'
John Dourley Manzanita
Description
This small, low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Red
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.