Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
  
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
2-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Not so frequently
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
pollinators
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
As a tea substitute
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
  
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Hindi
red leaved rose
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
  
Rosmarinheide
  
In French
Rosa glauca
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
  
Andromeda polifolia
  
In Greek
Rosa glauca
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
  
Bog Rosemary
  
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
  
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
In Latin
Rosa glauca
  
Bog Rosemary
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Andromeda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Vaccinioideae
  
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary
Care of Redleaf Rose and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering 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.