Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Also Known As

Andromeda 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice Bog Rosemary
Blue Ice Marsh Andromeda

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' plant details

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wow is this blue, azure, sapphire, cerulean, we are talking blue blue; this is by far my favorite cultivar, not only is the color fantastic but the plant seems virtually unkillable, even in pots.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A variety of andromeda with pink flowers. This slow growing shrub will eventually reach 1-2' high and 2-3' in width. In its natural habitat it is found in peat or sphagnum bogs. Prefers continually cool and moist peaty or sandy soil and sun or partial shade. 'Blue Ice' has beautiful, soft blue-gray foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Sweet evergreen shrub, to only 18” tall, with narrow blue leaves and pink urn-shaped flowers in spring. Best in light acid soil with some summer water. Prefers light shade. Cold hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

This hard-to-find ericaceous shrub forms a neat mound of tough, narrow, almost needle-like leaves that are a striking ice blue in color. It is decorated with clusters of delicate pink flowers in early spring. A very choice rock garden plant. Requires moist, peaty or sandy soil.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Narrow, dusty blue foliage on a 1' tall plant that will grow to 2' wide. The flowers are little white urns that cover the plant in April. Needs good drainage and full sun to semi-shade.