Andromeda pol. 'Blue Ice' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda rosmarinifolia.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Bog rosemary 'Blue Ice' is compact, creeping and bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.