KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
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KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Bright pinkish flowers
Small
£15.50 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
Eastern USA -
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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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Bowl-shaped
Or cup-shaped -
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 heightDense, spreading shrub. Produces flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in) 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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Kalmia - Growing Guide
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