Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Swamps
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Viburnum
Bog Rosemary
In German
Viburnum
Rosmarinheide
In French
Viorne
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Viburnum
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
viburno
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Kalina
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Viburnum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Viburnum and Bog Rosemary. Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Viburnum 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 Viburnum and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Viburnum and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Viburnum and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary
Care of Viburnum and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Viburnum 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.