Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'
Radiant Manzanita
Description
This is a low growing 6-8 inch high manzanita that grows 3-5ft. wide. Some of its outstanding features are the beautiful red stems, shiny red-green leaves and pink flowers that are followed by red berries in the fall. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Walkways
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.