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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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Evergreen - shrubs.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Full sun - where soil remains reliably moist. -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - NB. Toxic to livestock. Leathery leaves and showy flowers in clusters. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - North America, Cuba. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of KALMIA
KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra' >
Commonly known as: 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
KALMIA latifolia >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
Bright pinkish flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
White flowers with a deep red band inside
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush.
Large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
Red buds and pale pink flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush , Mountain laurel.
Smallish pure white flowers
KALMIA polifolia >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Eastern bog laurel.
Bright rose-purple flowers in terminal clusters
KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland' >
Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.
Narrow leaves and bright rose-pink terminal clusters of flowers
