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KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Narrow leaves and bright rose-pink terminal clusters of flowers
Further Reading....
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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 pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink
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Height40cm (16in)
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Spread40cm (16in)
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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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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunWhere soil remains reliably moist
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Partial shade
KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemes2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across of up to 12 flowersSaucer-shaped1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Requires consistently moist soil. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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WildlifeBee friendly
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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50