Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'Andromeda polifolia Blue Ice is a slow growing, low spreading, evergreen shrub that bears gorgeous, bell shaped flowers that are full of pink colour. Ideal for groundcover, the narrow, blue green leaves are overtaken by the clusters of flowers that form in Spring. This evergreen variety will provide year round interest, is easy to grow and a long living outdoor plant. It should be planted in moist, well drained, peat or sand soil and watered

It is an easy to grow bushy shrub which if left unclipped will grow as tall as 3 metres

Due to its compact and dense habit

its vibrant blooms create an enchanting focal point that brightens up any outdoor space

They are often used in flower arrangements to add beautiful accents of blues

dense umbels of pure white trumpet-shaped flowers which appear around mid-Summer and can last until the beginnings of Autumn

Oliver Twist shrubs need moderate watering until they establish

Oliver Twist is an excellent hedging variety that is maintained as a formal hedge with basic pruning

patios or small gardens for everyone to see

commonly known as Peruvian Lilies

divided foliage which sit in mounds beneath tall stems carrying semi-double

striking colours and interesting fern-like foliage

These bright blooms are backed by beautiful green leaves that emerge every year in spring