KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
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KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
White flowers with a deep red band inside
Small
£15.50 each
Large
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Canada. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSlightly-cupped glossy green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Red
Red band inside -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Dense, bushy shrub. Lax habit when young; becomes tidier with age. Flowers in clusters at the stem tips.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
Renovate over several seasons -
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
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Full sun
Where soil remains reliably moist. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Kalmia - Growing Guide