About
Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' is a compact, evergreen shrub that reaches a height of approximately 20 cm. It features narrow, oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are a deep green. From April to July, this plant produces clusters of round, light pink flowers at the ends of its branches. It is well-suited to wet soil conditions.
About the genus
Andromeda consists of compact evergreen shrubs that exhibit a low, spreading habit. They feature narrow, leathery foliage and produce clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers that are typically white or pink during the spring and early summer months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Needs moist, acid soil in sun, part or full shade, suitable for shaded rock garden or damp shady border
- Pruning
- Pruning group 10 after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings, suckers or layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free