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Sunset Manzanita
Arctostaphylos x 'Sunset'
SKU #47163
An adaptive evergreen shrub, with small leaves that first emerge coppery orange before turning green. Pinkish-white urn-shaped flowers attract pollinators in later winter or early spring. This west coast native adapts well to garden settings. Once established, it needs little to no supplemental water in coastal climates, while also being exceptionally tolerant of heat, and poor, compacted soil. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Water deeply in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established; may need more water in hot, inland areas. Best in average to poor soils. Tolerates compacted soil. Rich soil and excessive summer water leads to rapid growth and a shorter-lived plant. Does not need pruning, but can be pinched back to encourage denser growth if desired. Provide a layer of mulch once a year. Not other amendments or fertilizers are necessary. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Water deeply in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established; may need more water in hot, inland areas. Best in average to poor soils. Tolerates compacted soil. Rich soil and excessive summer water leads to rapid growth and a shorter-lived plant. Does not need pruning, but can be pinched back to encourage denser growth if desired. Provide a layer of mulch once a year. Not other amendments or fertilizers are necessary. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.