KALMIA latifolia 'Zebulon'

Commonly known as Calico bush, Mountain laurel

Palest pink, almost white flowers with a delicate deep pink ring at the centre
  • Evergreen
    Oval to elliptic-lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves 12cm (5in) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Very pale pink
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    80cm (32in)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Upright, bushy shrub. Produces flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across in large clusters 8-10cm (3-4in), or more, across
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Where soil remains reliably moist
  • Partial shade

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA. Garden origin
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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1.2m (4ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  80cm (32in)
  

Useful extras...

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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