KALMIA latifolia 'Elf'
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KALMIA latifolia 'Elf'
Commonly known as Myrtle leaf mountain laurel
Pale pink in bud opening near white. Compact form
Large
£35.00
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
Good for pollinators, a dwarf shrub -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free. Possibly vine weevil and scale insects -
Place of origin
South east USA -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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White
White flowers from pink buds -
Racemes
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
1–1.5 metres
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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fruits harmful if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1–1.5 metres
1–1.5 metres
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Kalmia - Growing Guide