Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Rosmarinheide
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Andromeda polifolia
kiwai
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Bog Rosemary and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.