Andromeda polifolia aka Bog Rosemary

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Bog Rosemary is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Bog Rosemary should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Bog Rosemary loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Bog Rosemary prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Bog Rosemary to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Bog Rosemary is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Bog Rosemary is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

Clumping is a defining characteristic of the Bog Rosemary, with new growth appearing from the soil surrounding the primary plant.

Bog Rosemary’s native range is Northern temperate regions, in Europe, including Britain, Asia and America.