Overview

Arctostaphylos x media is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Arctostaphylos, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Arctostaphylos x media grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance and ground cover.

About

Arctostaphylos x media is a bushy, spreading branched evergreen shrub within the Arctostaphylos genus, known for its small, uncomplicated leaves and clusters of urn-like flowers followed by round berries. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits exposed or sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar is well-suited to gravel gardens and Mediterranean-style planting, offering low maintenance ground cover interest during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arctostaphylos

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Arctostaphylos x media size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy, Spreading branched

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arctostaphylos x media

Propagation

Seed soaked in boiling water for 20 seconds, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, Layering in autumn

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Maybe susceptible to leaf spot

Frequently asked questions