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KALMIA latifolia 'Ostbo Red'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Red buds and pale pink flowers
Small
£14.50 each
Large
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Canada. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Red
Red buds -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Opening pink -
Cup-shapedOr bowl-shaped.
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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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
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightLax habit at first, becoming tidier with age. Dense, bushy shrub. Flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across.
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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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