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    KALMIA
    KALMIA
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    KALMIA

    Commonly known as Calico bush

    Exquisite little flowers like parasols opening from crinkled buds.

    Genus of 7 species of evergreen shrubs from woodland, swamps and meadows in North America and Cuba.

    Because of its toxicity, particularly to sheep and goats, care should be taken to prevent access to livestock.

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    • Good to know
      NB. Toxic to livestock. Leathery leaves and showy flowers in clusters.
    • Place of origin
      North America, Cuba.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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    varieties
    KALMIA latifolia
    Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
     
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Bridesmaid'
    Bright pinkish flowers
     
    Small
    £15.50
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    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Carousel'
    White flowers heavily marked with bright red-purple inside
     
    Small
    £15.50
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    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Minuet'
    White flowers with a deep red band inside
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
    Large red buds open to pink flowers. Wavy-edged leaves
     
    Large
    £35.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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.
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    KALMIA latifolia 'Snowdrift'
    Smallish pure white flowers
     
    Large
    £35.00
    KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'
    Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
     
    Small
    £15.50
    Notify me
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £35.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    KALMIA polifolia 'Newfoundland'
    Narrow leaves and bright rose-pink terminal clusters of flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
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    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
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