Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

Hardy Shrub

£29.99

Pretty bell-shaped pink flowers

Green Rosemary-like foliage

Lovely in shady rock gardens and containers

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This dwarf form of native "Bog Rosemary" enjoys moist, peaty, acid soils and makes a pretty addition to a shady rock garden, a woodland corner or a container filled with ericaceous compost.

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' is a very hardy, evergreen shrub that forms dense round cushions of green linear foliage which resembles that of Rosemary. From May to June, it bears clusters of small, clear pink. nodding, bell-shaped flowers which are highly attractive to beneficial pollinators. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 30cm (12in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 20cm (8in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For ground coveralpine & rockerylow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (Height 20cm+) (KF3072)

Grow in acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Water well until established. This is a low maintenance plant which requires no special care and is rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

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