KALMIA latifolia 'Tiddlywinks'

Smaller leaved selection with pink flowers.

Large

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

£35.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Good to know
Small leaved and low growing.
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease resistent.
Place of origin
North America
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Rose coloured buds, opening to soft pink
Panicles
Border
Cottage garden
Town garden
Woodland garden
Lanceolate
Height
1 metre
Spread
1 metre
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Partial shade
harmful if eaten