GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi · Shrub

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
5–30 cm × 90–180 cm
Soil
Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, lime-free, acidic to neutral
Flowering
May–June
Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Potentially harmful.

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🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Leaf spot: Improve air circulation and remove affected foliage; avoid wetting leaves when watering.

Vine weevil: Check pots for grubs before planting and apply biological nematodes or systemic insecticides if infested.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape, hand-pick at night, or apply iron phosphate pellets.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained, lime-free soil and avoid overwatering to prevent waterlogging.

Lime-induced chlorosis: Plant only in acid to neutral soil and avoid using lime or hard water for irrigation.

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