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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
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional Features
Good to knowNB. Toxic to livestock. Leathery leaves and showy flowers in clusters.
Place of originNorth America, Cuba.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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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
Gift-wrapping available
£22.50 each
KALMIA latifolia
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
calico bush with waxy pink flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
bright pinkish flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers with a deep red band inside
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
Small
Gift-wrapping available
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
red buds and pale pink flowers
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
smallish pure white flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA polifolia
Calico bush, Eastern bog laurel
bright rose-purple flowers in terminal clusters
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
