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KALMIA latifolia
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
Further Reading....
KALMIA latifolia
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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
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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) -
Full sun
Where soil remains reliably moist. -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features
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.
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Flower Shape
Bowl-shaped - or cup-shaped. -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
Lanceolate
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Seasonal Interest
Summer -
Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring. -
Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
Jan
Feb
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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
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
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
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
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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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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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