Andromeda polifolia - Bog rosemary

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 1-2 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with 0-1 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 2-3 glasses of water.

continental : For the the Andromeda polifolia let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Andromeda polifolia can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Andromeda polifolia to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Andromeda polifolia can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Andromeda polifolia is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Andromeda polifolia : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them.

Treatments Andromeda polifolia : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.