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    KALMIA latifolia

    Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel

    Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
    Large
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £27.50 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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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
    £14.50
    KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
    White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    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 'Minuet'
    White flowers with a deep red band inside
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Available from July 2025
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    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
    Large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
     
    Large
    £35.00
    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
    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 'Snowdrift'
    Smallish pure white flowers
     
    Large
    £35.00
    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 'Zebulon'
    Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
     
    Small
    £14.50
    Large
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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