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large-leaved bog rosemary

Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Andromeda
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Macrophylla' is a compact evergreen shrub to 20cm tall, with broadly oval, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of globose pink and white flowers in spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs acidic conditions, suitable for shaded rock garden or damp shady border

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings, suckers or layering

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years