Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Bog Rosemary

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Common Name:

Bog Rosemary

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green Blue

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Description

'Blue Ice' has powder blue foliage and profuse soft pink blooms.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Blooming

Blooms in the springtime with white or pink heart/flask shaped flowers.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Growth

Low-growing, wiry-stemmed, evergreen shrubs. Does fine with full sun or light shade, but needs protection in the heat. Andromeda grows best among woodland plants. Makes a nice addition to a shady rock garden, or damp border. Grows best in acidic soil.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Planting

Use root softwood cuttings in early to midsummer.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Pest

Prone to galls.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Interesting facts

There are only 2 known species of Andromeda.

Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice') - Soil and irrigation

Requires ample water. Does best in acidic soil, moist and humus-rich.