Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
China
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
कीवी फल
In German
Rosmarinheide
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Quiuí
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Kiwi fructum
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
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit
Care of Bog Rosemary and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
