This medium sized Manzanita is distinguished by it's dark red almost purple bark and  deep pink flowers. This evergreen shrub delights hummingbirds  butterflies and bumblebees who are attracted to the bell shaped pink flowers that cover the plant in late December  early January. Baby Bear has a reputation as a shrub that is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It will reach 6'-8' with a similar spread. Ideal as a hedge or foundation shrub.Introduction: Bert Wilson  Las Pilitas Nursery