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Andromeda polifolia (any variety) (Bog rosemary (any variety))
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Andromeda polifolia (any variety)
Other names
Bog rosemary (any variety)
Genus
Andromeda Andromeda
Variety or Cultivar
A. polifolia (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Andromeda polifolia (Bog rosemary), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
A. polifolia (any variety) are compact, variable, upright, prostrate, or mound-forming, evergreen perennials with linear to oblong, leathery, dark or blue-green leaves and umbels of urn-shaped, white or pink flowers from spring to early summer.
Andromeda polifolia (any variety) is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Prostrate, Upright
Flower
Pink, White in Spring; White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10
Propagation methods
Layering, Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Andromeda polifolia (any variety) (Bog rosemary (any variety)) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Rock, Ground Cover, Containers, Bog garden, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moist, acid soil in sun or shade. Water regularly in dry periods. Does not tolerate hot, dry conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Andromeda polifolia (any variety)
Other names
Bog rosemary (any variety)
Genus
Andromeda Andromeda
Variety or Cultivar
A. polifolia (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Andromeda polifolia (Bog rosemary), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
A. polifolia (any variety) are compact, variable, upright, prostrate, or mound-forming, evergreen perennials with linear to oblong, leathery, dark or blue-green leaves and umbels of urn-shaped, white or pink flowers from spring to early summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Prostrate, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pink, White in Spring; White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 10
Propagation methods
Layering, Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Andromeda polifolia (any variety) (Bog rosemary (any variety)) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Rock, Ground Cover, Containers, Bog garden, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moist, acid soil in sun or shade. Water regularly in dry periods. Does not tolerate hot, dry conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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