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ANDROMEDA
Commonly known as Bog rosemary
In the heath family. Genus of 2 low-growing, wiry stemmed evergreens found in acid peat bogs in the Arctic and cool, temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
Native. Declining and confined to central Britain from mid Wales to southern Scotland.
County flower of Cardiganshire/Ceredigion and Kircudbrightshire.
Named by Carl Linnaeus during hie 1732 expedition to Lapland.
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
Buy Varieties of ANDROMEDA
ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Common bog rosemary
profuse pale pink flowers
ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Lagoon'
Common bog rosemary, Marsh andromeda
small blue-green leaves with pink bell-shaped flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00