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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
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
