Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Kinnikinnick Pinemat Manzanita Flower Seeds – Hardy Groundcover with Evergreen Foliage and Berries

n leaves, delicate white to pink flowers in spring, and bright red berries in fall.

A favorite choice for groundcover, slopes, and rock gardens, Bearberry is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and ideal for poor or sandy soils. Its year-round foliage and seasonal berries make it both ornamental and ecologically valuable — attracting birds and pollinators while preventing soil erosion.

Features

• 🌿 Evergreen Groundcover: Provides lush greenery year-round.
• 🌸 Attractive Blooms: Clusters of small white-pink flowers in spring.
• 🍒 Colorful Berries: Bright red berries persist into winter, attracting wildlife.
• ❄️ Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme winters.
• 🏔️ Soil Stabilizer: Excellent for slopes, banks, and rocky or sandy soils.
• 🐝 Wildlife Friendly: Provides nectar for bees and food for birds.
• 🌞 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and requires little pruning once established.

Specifications

• Common Name: Bearberry / Kinnikinnick
• Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
• Plant Type: Evergreen groundcover shrub
• Zones: USDA 2–7
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spread: 3–6 ft (forms dense mat)
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: 5.0–7.0 (acidic to neutral)
• Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Temperature Range: -40°F to 85°F (-40°C to 29°C)
• Bloom Time: Spring (April–June)
• Fruit Season: Late summer to fall
• Fruit Color: Red
• Germination Time: 60–120 days (cold stratification recommended)
• Pollination: Self-pollinating
• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
• Uses: Groundcover, erosion control, rock gardens, wildlife support

Planting Guide

• Cold Stratify Seeds: Mix seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 90–120 days.
• Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Plant ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.
• Light: Full sunlight or light shade preferred.
• Temperature: Maintain 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination after stratification.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk passes.
• Spacing: 2–3 ft apart for dense groundcover.
• Watering: Keep soil moist until established, then reduce watering.
• Fertilization: Use acidic soil amendments if necessary; avoid heavy feeding.

Care Tips

• Avoid overwatering—Bearberry thrives in dry, well-drained sites.
• Mulch with pine needles to maintain acidity.
• Prune lightly after flowering to control shape and spread.
• Protect young plants from heavy foot traffic until established.