Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

Also Known As

Radiant Bearberry
Radiant Kinnikinnick
Radiant Sandberry

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 5"-12"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant' plant details

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for its heavy crop of large radiant-red fruit over a long season, autumn into winter; leaves are of a lighter-green. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Polished, trim and fresh-looking, this prostrate evergreen ground cover keeps its composure all year long. Small, rich green leathery leaves glow with wintertime reddish purple tinges while ushering in quantities of light pink urn-shaped flowers, followed by showy red berries. A northern California native reputed to possess astringent qualities, 'Radiant' is distinguished by its lush close-to-the-ground mat that requires little care except for light afternoon shade and occasional watering in hot areas.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This evergreen groundcover grows to 1' tall. Each plant spreads to 8-15' wide. The glossy green leaves of Kinnikinnick form a dense carpet, and the heavy crop of bright red fruits are good food for birds in the winter. It has crooked branches with smooth red to purple bark that self-layers (branches root when contact with soil) and retains it's lower leaves well. Plant along banks and slopes for an attractive groundcover and to provide erosion control. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Bees and butterflies love the dense clusters of flowers and birds enjoy the small fruits. Parent species found on North Coast, San Francisco Bay, central High Sierra Nevada (above Convict Lake, Mono Co.), Central Coast

By: The Watershed Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant' flower, foliage by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant