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Alpine Rockery
Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla'
large-leaved bog rosemary
Compact, spreading evergreen shrub to 15cm tall and 25cm wide, with broadly oval, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of globose pink and white flowers in spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
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 shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs moist, acid soil in sun, part or full shade, suitable for shaded rock garden or damp shady border
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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