About Abelia and Bog Rosemary
Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Abelia
Bog Rosemary
In German
Abelia
Rosmarinheide
In French
Abelia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Abelia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Abelia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Abelia
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Abelia
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Abelia and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Bog Rosemary. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Abelia and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Bog Rosemary season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Abelia and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Abelia and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Abelia and Bog Rosemary
Care of Abelia and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.