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KALMIA
Commonly known as Calico bush
Exquisite little flowers like parasols opening from crinkled buds.
Genus of 7 species of evergreen shrubs from woodland, swamps and meadows in North America and Cuba.
Because of its toxicity, particularly to sheep and goats, care should be taken to prevent access to livestock.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Full sunWhere soil remains reliably moist. -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowNB. Toxic to livestock. Leathery leaves and showy flowers in clusters.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originNorth America, Cuba.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of KALMIA
KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra'
Calico bush, Lamb kill, Sheep laurel
a low growing shrub which spreads into small thickets. Deep green foliage and rosy-red flowers over a long period
small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Gift-wrapping available
£22.50 each
KALMIA latifolia
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
calico bush with waxy pink flowers
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
bright pinkish flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers with a deep red band inside
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
red buds and pale pink flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
Calico bush , Mountain laurel
smallish pure white flowers
KALMIA polifolia
Calico bush, Eastern bog laurel
bright rose-purple flowers in terminal clusters
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
narrow leaves and bright rose-pink terminal clusters of flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
