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KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy. dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub. Flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across are produced in clusters 8-10cm (3-4in) 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 'Carousel'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects
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) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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 -
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 eaten(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
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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.
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Only £7.50
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