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Bog
Rosemary
Andromeda |
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Description:
Bog Rosemary is a small evergreen shrub that is related to Rhododendrons
and Azaleas and should be cared for in the same way.
But, unlike Rhoodendrons and Azaleas, it will thrive in moist soils or peat
moss bogs with an acidic pH. |
| Common Name: |
Bog Rosemary |
| Botanical
Name: |
Andromeda |
| Type: |
Evergreen Shrub |
| Growth Rate: |
Fast |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in wet or submerged soils but
prefers a moist, sandy soil with and acidic pH. (less than 7.0) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Rock garden, |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Care: |
Make sure this plant stays moist... it will not tolerate dry
summer heat. Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended to keep the soil at an acidic
level.
Planting Instructions: Rhododendrons &
Azaleas
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Andromeda
polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Bog Rosemary
zones 2-6
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| Description: A relative of the Rhodo-Azalea family with delicate
white-tinged-pink flask-shaped flowers atop dark green stiff stems. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
May |
| Foliage Color: |
Blue/green |
| Height: |
12-24" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
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