large-leaved bog rosemary

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Compact, spreading evergreen shrub to 15cm tall and 25cm wide, with broadly oval, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of globose pink and white flowers in spring and early summer

large-leaved bog rosemary

Scientific classification

Species
large-leaved bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla')
Genus
Andromeda
Family
Ericaceae
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Toxicity
Alpine Rockery
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of large-leaved bog rosemary

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of large-leaved bog rosemary

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large-leaved bog rosemary care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings, suckers or layering

Growing

Needs moist, acid soil in sun, part or full shade, suitable for shaded rock garden or damp shady border

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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