ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Commonly known as Common bog rosemary

Profuse pale pink flowers
  • Evergreen
    Pointed, leathery leaves to 4cm (1¾in) long
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Compact, low-growing, wiry-stemmed shrub. Produces flowers on slender stalks in 2- to 5-flowered umbels to 3cm (1¼in) across
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Where soil remains moist
  • Partial shade

ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Ice'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Northern Europe
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Bog garden
    Border
    Suitable for a damp border in acid soil
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Suitable for a shady rock garden in acid soil
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Blue
    Blue-green
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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30cm (12in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45cm (18in)
  

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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

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