Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice': Icy Foliage and Delicate Pink Bells

Blue Ice bog rosemary brings a cool blue tone to the garden through slender, needlelike foliage that retains its colour all year. Drooping pink flowers add a delicate contrast in early spring, hovering above the low, spreading growth. Its quiet scale and distinctive texture reward a position where the foliage and small blooms can be appreciated closely.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20-30 cm
• Spread: 60-80 cm
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Flowering Period: Early Spring
• Foliage: Ice-blue, needlelike foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil / Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits:

Plant Blue Ice at the front of an acidic, moisture-retentive bed or near a water garden where the soil drains. Its icy leaves contrast with darker foliage, and the small pink bells reward a position close to a path.

Care Instructions:

Keep the roots consistently moist in fertile acidic soil. This bog rosemary should not dry out, but standing water is unsuitable. Preserve its low spreading outline with minimal pruning rather than clipping away the flower-bearing tips.