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KALMIA latifolia

Calico bush with waxy pink flowers

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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
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.
Flower Shape - Bowl-shaped - - or cup-shaped.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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

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Kalmia - Growing Guide

3m (10ft)
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Buy Varieties of KALMIA latifolia

Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.

Bright pinkish flowers

Small £17.50 each

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Available autumn 2020 -

Commonly known as: Calico bush, Mountain laurel.

White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside

Small £17.50 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available autumn 2020 -
Large £40.00 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Available again from SEPTEMBER 2020 - This plant will be delivered when new stock arrives in early autumn