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KALMIA latifolia
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
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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)
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Height3m (10ft)
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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)
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Full sunWhere soil remains reliably moist.
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Partial shade
KALMIA latifolia
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.Medicinal propertiesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEastern USA.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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 marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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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 CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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WildlifeBee 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
KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
white flowers with a deep red band inside
KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Calico bush
large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
red buds and pale pink flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
smallish pure white flowers
KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
Calico bush, Mountain laurel
palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
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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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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