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Arctostaphylos canescens | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Arctostaphylos canescens

Arctostaphylos canescens

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Arctostaphylos
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

An evergreen spreading shrub with oval silver-green leaves. Produces white-pink bell shaped flowers in late winter/early spring. These are followed by spherical fruits.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, lime-free soil in full-sun or partial shade. Keep sheltered from cold drying winds.

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate from seed soaked in boiling water for 20 seconds. Sow seed in autumn in containers and keep in a cold frame. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering shoots in autumn.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Maybe susceptible to leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years