Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Tan
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Not so frequently
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
RHODODENDRON
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
Rhododendron
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
rhododendron
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Rhododendron
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
rhododendron
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
rododendro
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
ροδοδάφνη
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
rododendro
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
rododendron
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
Rhododendron
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Rhododendron
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Rhodoreae
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Ericoideae
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron
Care of Bog Rosemary and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.