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KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra'

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - none.

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    Place of Origin - eastern North America.

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    Flower Shape: Bowl-shaped - or cup-shaped.

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    Toxicity: Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Dwarf Shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - mound-forming shrub. Flowers to 1cm (½in) across in clusters 5cm (2in) across.
Evergreen - oblong to elliptic, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long in opposite pairs or whorls.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 60cm (24in)
Spread - in metres - 1.5m (5ft)

Preferred Location

Soil Conditions

Acid Loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra'

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£19.00 each

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