Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
congesta, paucinervia
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Not so frequently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Carissa carandas
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
Black Currant
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
करोंदा, कालि मैना
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Carandas
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
karondas
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
karondas
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
karondas
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
karondas
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
karondas
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
karondas
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Carissa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Karonda
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Karonda Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Karonda are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Karonda
Care of Bog Rosemary and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.