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KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
Small
£14.50
Large
(UK Delivery Only)
£35.00 each
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Eastern USA. Garden origin -
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 12cm (5in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Very pale pink -
Bowl-shaped
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Cup-shaped
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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
80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, bushy shrub. Produces flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in), or more, across
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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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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)
80cm (32in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Where soil remains reliably moist
Partial shade
