Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings, Root Plants, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Prune for size control
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Gall, Fungal Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Sore Eyes
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA crenata
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Coralberry
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Coralberry
Bog Rosemary
In German
Coralberry
Rosmarinheide
In French
Coralberry
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Coralberry
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Coralberry
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Coralberry
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Coralberry
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Coralberry
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Coralberry and Bog Rosemary. Coralberry doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Coralberry does not have fragrant flowers. Coralberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Coralberry and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coralberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coralberry is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Coralberry is Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Coralberry and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Coralberry and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Coralberry height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Coralberry flower color: White and Pink
Coralberry leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary
Care of Coralberry and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coralberry pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Prune for size control and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Coralberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.