Blue Rose Bonny Doon Manzanita
A favorite new silvicola selection we found with our good man Stormo in one of the few places this stunning manzanita grows. We’ve long been smitten by the kaleidoscope-esque patterns that growth tips on manzanitas can get, not dissimilar from why we find Hebes so attractive, and this one is a beautiful example of that form. Very nice when viewed from above! And the red edging around the leaf edges really adds to the wonderful texture on this one.
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos silvicola
Site and Soil: Well draining unamended soils in full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to about 5 F.
Size at Maturity: 6′ x 6′
Bloom Time: Late winter into spring
Pests & Diseases: can get spotty foliage if air circulation is poor
USDA Zone: 7b