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KALMIA latifolia
Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel
Calico bush with waxy pink flowers
Large
(UK Delivery Only)
£27.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Medicinal properties
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Eastern USA. -
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 to 12cm (5in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Bowl-shapedOr 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
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, 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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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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
Kalmia - Growing Guide
