KALMIA polifolia
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KALMIA polifolia
Commonly known as Calico bush, Eastern bog laurel
Bright rose-purple flowers in terminal clusters
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Canada, northeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenGlossy, dark-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long in opposite pairs or whorls of 3.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose purple -
Racemes2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across of up to 12 flowers
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Saucer-shaped
1-2cm (½-¾in) across -
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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Linear
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Oblong
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Height
60cm (24in) -
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.Small, sparsely-branched shrub.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Requires consistently moist soil. 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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Mature Size60cm (24in)
90cm (36in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Kalmia - Growing Guide