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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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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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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 eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
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KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Available from £14.50
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Available from £14.50
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
Available from £14.50
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Available from £14.50
Buy Varieties of KALMIA latifolia
KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
bright pinkish flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers with a deep red band inside
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
red buds and pale pink flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
smallish pure white flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£14.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
Useful extras...
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AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
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.
2 options from £7.00
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