Sasanqua

Bog Rosemary

About Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary

Sasanqua

Bog Rosemary

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Japan

North America, Europe, Asia

Types

Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-92-6

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm33.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm46.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less 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

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Prune for size control, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

pollinators

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

As a tea substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

ANDROMEDA polifolia

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Bog Rosemary

In Hindi

sasanqua

Bog Rosemary

In German

sasanqua

Rosmarinheide

In French

sasanqua

Andromeda polifolia

In Spanish

sasanqua

Andromeda polifolia

In Greek

sasanqua

Bog Rosemary

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Bog Rosemary

In Polish

Sasankya

Modrzewnica zwyczajna

In Latin

Sasankya

Bog Rosemary

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Ericales

Family

Theaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Camellia

Andromeda

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

2502

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary

Season and care of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.

Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary Physical Information

Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary

Care of Sasanqua and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Sasanqua 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.