Andromeda polifolia - P9

Description
The Common bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is a compact, creeping dwarf shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to July. The Common bog rosemary also has leathery, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda rosmarinifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common bog rosemary are dark green, leathery and alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Common bog rosemary has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common bog rosemary is a compact and creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 15 - 30 cm.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Andromeda polifolia thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The light pink flowers of Common bog rosemary appear in umbels from May to July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.