KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'

Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel

Bright pinkish flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Oval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 12cm (5in) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Dense, spreading shrub. Produces flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in) across
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Where soil remains reliably moist
  • Partial shade

KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large £35.00 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 3 - 5 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    Or cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Kalmia - Growing Guide
1.2m (4ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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