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Andromeda ‘Compacta’ – compact evergreen shrub with blue-green leaves and clusters of pale pink, bell-shaped flowers. Grows to about 0.3m x 0.4m, ideal for peat-free ericaceous containers and rock gardens. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Bring spring to early summer interest to your garden with Andromeda ‘Compacta’. Andromeda polifolia ‘Compacta’ is a dwarf form of bog rosemary, forming a tight, low mound of narrow, blue-green leaves. In late spring it carries clusters of small, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers. Its compact habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, troughs and pots of ericaceous compost.
Andromeda polifolia, known as bog rosemary, is a neat, low-growing evergreen with narrow, blue-green leaves and clusters of small pink, bell-shaped flowers in late spring. In the wild it grows in peaty, acidic bogs, so it is ideal for moist, acid-soil gardens, rockeries and ericaceous pots.
Andromeda ‘Compacta’ grows best in sun or partial shade, in moist, acidic soil. It is a good choice for peat-free ericaceous containers, and also works well for rock gardens, damp and acidic borders. It pairs well with heathers, dwarf rhododendrons, vacciniums and gaultherias in an acid-soil scheme.
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
Never let the roots dry out. Water with rainwater where possible, as tap water can be alkaline. Ericaceous compost suits it in pots, and it needs very little pruning. Little pruning is needed; trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact. It suffers in alkaline or dry soil, which causes yellowing leaves and poor growth.
Well suited to pots of ericaceous compost. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Andromeda ‘Compacta’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Andromeda ‘Compacta’ grow?
Andromeda ‘Compacta’ typically reaches 0.3m x 0.4m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Andromeda ‘Compacta’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to early summer, when it shows blue-green leaves and clusters of pale pink, bell-shaped flowers.
Is Andromeda ‘Compacta’ hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Andromeda ‘Compacta’?
Little pruning is needed; trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact.
Does Andromeda ‘Compacta’ need acidic soil?
Yes. Grow it in acidic soil or ericaceous compost and water with rainwater where possible.
Can Andromeda ‘Compacta’ grow in a pot?
Yes. Its compact size makes it a good choice for pots of ericaceous compost kept evenly moist.
Add Andromeda ‘Compacta’ to your basket today and enjoy spring to early summer interest in your garden.
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