Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' - Bog Rosemary
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Evergreen shrub
Common name: Bog Rosemary, Marsh Andromeda
Scientific name: Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'
Flower color: Pale pink to white
Mature height: 0.3–0.5 m
Mature width: 0.4–0.6 m
Habit: Compact, spreading, silvery blue-grey foliage
Flowering period: April to June
Exposure: Partial sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist soil
Soil type: Acidic, peaty, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 8
Drought tolerance: Low, requires constant moisture
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
A hardy and elegant shrub, 'Blue Ice' thrives in acidic, moist soil, offering remarkable blue-grey foliage all year round. Avoid prolonged dry spells. An organic mulch helps retain moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter. Very hardy, it requires no winter protection, but a thick layer of mulch in autumn protects shallow roots.