Andromeda polifolia
bog rosemary
Upright or semi-prostrate, evergreen shrub about 40cm tall, with wiry stems and linear, dark green leaves to 3.5cm long. White or pink flowers on slender stalks in 2-5 flowered clusters from spring to early summer
Other common names
marsh andromedamarsh holy rose
see moremarsh rosemary
moorwort
North American wild rosemary
rhosmari gwyllt
Synonyms
Andromeda rosmarinifolia
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Andromeda are small evergreen shrubs of low, spreading growth, with narrow, leathery leaves and umbels of small white or pink urn-shaped flowers in spring and early summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid, humus-rich soil in sun, part or full shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 10. Prune after flowering is finished, remove dead, diseased or damaged branches
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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