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    KALMIA
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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.

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    • Good to know
      NB. Toxic to livestock. Leathery leaves and showy flowers in clusters.
    • Place of origin
      North America, Cuba.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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    Varieties
    KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra'
    Sheep laurel
    A low growing shrub which spreads into small thickets. Deep green foliage and rosy-red flowers over a long period
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £22.50
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    Not available until May 2025
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    KALMIA latifolia
    Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
     
    Large
    £27.50
    KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
    Bright pinkish flowers
     
    Small
    £14.50
    KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
    White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
    White flowers with a deep red band inside
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
    Large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
     
    Large
    £35.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
    Red buds and pale pink flowers
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
    Smallish pure white flowers
     
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
    Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    Notify me
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    KALMIA polifolia
    Eastern bog laurel
    Bright rose-purple flowers in terminal clusters
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
    KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland'
    Narrow leaves and bright rose-pink terminal clusters of flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00

    Useful extras...

    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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