| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Bog Rosemary |
Andromeda glaucophylla |
Ericaceae |
None known
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow February/March in an acid compost in the greenhouse. Surface sow or only just cover the seed and place in a lightly shaded position[78, 133]. The seed usually germinates in 1 – 2 months at 12¡c[133]. Prick out the young seedlings into individual pots as soon as possible, they are prone to damp-off and so should be kept well ventilated[78]. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out in early summer once they are 15cm or more tall.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 – 7cm with a heel, July/August in a frame in a shady position. Takes 15 months[78].
Layering in August in a semi-shady position. Takes 18 months[78].
Division in early spring. The plants should be ‘dropped’ beforehand[78]. This entails digging up the plant 6 to 12 months earlier and replanting it somewhat more deeply. The buried branches will then root and form new plants when divided.
Requires a well-drained, moisture-retentive, lime-free, humus- rich soil and a shady position[133, 182, 200].
Plants spread slowly by means of suckers when they are grown in a suitable position[182].
This plant is considered to be no more than a sub-species of A. polifolia, but with a more southerly range[235], by some botanists[1].
North-eastern N. America – New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and British Columbia.
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