Emerald-Green Growth, Right in the Golden State
Dense growth and a richly-hued, emerald-green tone make the Kinnikinnick Emerald Carpet, also known as the Emerald Carpet Bearberry, a landscape staple. Plus, because this variety is specifically grown for the Golden State, you’ll have easy success in your own California landscape…in full sun or partial shade.
Even better? Emerald Carpet boasts contrasting, eye-catching blooms. Small white florals tinged in pink emerge during the spring season, setting the Kinnikinnick apart. It’s an easy-growing, rapidly-spreading variety, too, so you’ll have gorgeous groundcover for nearly any space in your landscape – whether that’s an area with a finicky soil type or a sandy coastal locale and erosion-prone slope.
And our expert horticulturists and specialists have specifically selected this variety for results in your own garden. We’ve ensured that your Kinnikinnick is planted, grown and nurtured. We’re also here to help every step of the way, from placing your order to shipping and beyond. You’ll reap the rewards of our hard work at the nursery, and get a great-looking, effortless specimen for your Golden State garden in the process.
So, if you’re located in California and need hassle-free, evergreen color…get our Emerald Carpet today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Select a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil – full sun translates to about 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. But since the Emerald Carpet tolerates partial shade, areas with 4 hours of sunlight daily are fine. And the Emerald Carpet thrives in nearly any soil type, other than clay.
When you’re ready to plant your Emerald Carpet, dig a hole that’s about one and a half to two times your plant’s root ball, place the root ball, back fill the soil and water to settle the roots.
2. Watering: Your Emerald Carpet will only need occasional watering after establishment, but it’s important to have a regular watering schedule for the first few growing seasons. Water your Emerald about once weekly or check the surrounding soil. If your plant’s surrounding soil is dry about 2 or 3 inches down, it’s time to water.
3. Fertilizing: The Emerald Carpet grows well without the need for fertilizer, but if you feed it, use a well-balanced blend in early spring and follow label instructions.