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KALMIA latifolia
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub. Produces flowers, 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across, in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in) or more across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sunWhere soil remains reliably moist. -
Partial shade
KALMIA latifolia
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Medicinal properties
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern USA.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBowl-shapedOr cup-shaped.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Lanceolate(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of KALMIA latifolia
KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
bright pinkish flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers with a deep red band inside
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
red buds and pale pink flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
Calico bush , Mountain laurel
smallish pure white 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.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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
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