Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
flowering maple
In German
Rosmarinheide
Schönmalve
In French
Andromeda polifolia
érable floraison
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
arce de floración
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple
Care of Bog Rosemary and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.