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ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Commonly known as Common bog rosemary
Profuse pale pink flowers
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EvergreenPointed, leathery leaves to 4cm (1¾in) long
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically 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
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunWhere soil remains moist
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Partial shade
ANDROMEDA polifolia 'Blue Ice'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originNorthern Europe
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog gardenBorderSuitable for a damp border in acid soilRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for a shady rock garden in acid soil
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)BlueBlue-green
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingWet or boggy soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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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

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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

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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 £10.20