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Andromeda polifolia – Blue Ice
This Andromeda has amazing evergreen foliage and beautiful pink flowers.An outstanding and fully hardy evergreen plant, from early to mid-spring it bears attractive pink bell shaped flowers in clusters all over the plant, in such quantity they almost obscure the amazing foliage.All year-round it carries slender, elegant leaves that look fresh and attractive.Perfect for a groundcover or edging, it’s a must-have, particularly in northern gardens where other plants would get frosted in such a situation.Plant in full sun to partial shade, and theseAndromeda plants will grow a maximum of 45cms tall and 80cms wide, making a very neat and tidy plant.The striking foliage often takes on a powdery blue appearance, ensuring this evergreen shrub provides year-round appeal, with the flowers just topping it off in Spring.Andromeda will do best in well-drained, moist soil, with plenty of compost added at planting time.It’s easy to grow and very long-lived.Patio planters are also t