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    KALMIA
    KALMIA latifolia
    KALMIA latifolia
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    KALMIA latifolia

    Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel

    Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
    Large
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    5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £35.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Eastern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Oval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    • Bowl-shaped
      Or cup-shaped.
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Dense, bushy shrub. Produces flowers, 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across, in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in) or more across
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
    • Full sun
      Where soil remains reliably moist.
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
    Bright pinkish flowers
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
    White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Available again from August 2026
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    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Elf'
    Pink buds opening to white with hint of pink.
     
    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
    White flowers with a deep red band inside
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
    Large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 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
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
    Smallish pure white flowers
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Tiddlywinks'
    Smaller leaved selection with pink flowers.
     
    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
    Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Available again from August 2026
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    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £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
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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