Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Rosmarinheide
Rosa chinensis
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
chinese Rose
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Chińska róża
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and China Rose
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and China Rose Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and China Rose are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and China Rose
Care of Bog Rosemary and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.