Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Alternate
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
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Not so frequently
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Bog Rosemary
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Rosmarinheide
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
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 Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.