Blue Ice Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'
SKU
01663
This low growing mound of icy blue foliage blanketed by masses of nodding, bell-shaped, small, pink flowers creates a dramatic effect as a groundcover. A lovely plant with a compact, spreading habit that is a charming addition to a rock garden and along stream margins. Beautiful as a low border or in containers. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Stoughton Garden Center
1471 N. Hwy. 51 Stoughton WI 53589
- The Bruce Co. Of Wisconsin, Inc.
P.o. Box 620330 Middleton WI 53562-0330
- Bruce Co-Retail
2830 Parmenter St. Middleton WI 53562
- Klein's Floral & Greenhouses, Inc.
3758 E. Washington Ave. Madison WI 53704
| Botanical Pronunciation | an-DROM-eh-duh po-lee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Rock Garden, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Turtlehead (Chelone); Ligularia (Ligularia); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Bee Balm (Monarda); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Requires organically rich, strongly acidic, moisture retentive soil; provide shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as a groundcover, or closer for faster coverage; control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-6
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!