Andromeda polifolia compacta

• 독일은방울꽃으로 이름을 달았다. 너무 먼 이름인 것 같다.
• 국표에는 없다.
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• COMMON NAMESMarsh Andromeda
• Pink Bog Rosemary

• BOTANIC NAME

  Genus: Andromeda

  Species: polifolia

  Variety: 'Compacta'

• Type: Shrub

  Family: ERICACEAE

  Origins: The Arctic and Cool parts of the Northern Hemisphere

  Light: Moderate/Dappled Shade

  Wind: Medium

  Growth: Slow

  Frost: Hardy

  Evergreen: Yes

  Native: No

  Height: 0.2m

  Width: 0.5m

  
  

  POSITION

  Pots & Planters
  Rockery
  Shrubbery

  
  

  RETAIL AVAILABILITY

  Easy to find

  A low growing semi-prostrate shrub with small leathery recurved leaves with pale undersides that resemble Rosemary leaves.

  Masses of small, pink or white, urn-shaped flowers appear as slender sprays. The fragrant flowers are also attractive to pollinators.

  A good flowering shrub for shaded sites and a very good groundcover.

  Soil: Despite what the common name suggests, this plant does not like boggy soil. It prefers a well-drained soil with regular moisture and a slightly acidic pH.

  Maintenance: Trim back any irregular growth.

  Other Species: There is also white flowered variety Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta Alba' which is covered with long lasting white flowers through summer.

  Comments: Linnaeus liked this plant so much he named it after Princess Andomeda from Greek mythology, famed for her beauty.

  Author: Bob Saunders.