KALMIA angustifolia 'Rubra'

Commonly known as Calico bush, Lamb kill, Sheep laurel

A low growing shrub which spreads into small thickets. Deep green foliage and rosy-red flowers over a long period

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

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Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
None.
Place of origin
Eastern North America.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Oblong to elliptic, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long in opposite pairs or whorls.
Red
Rosy red
Bowl-shaped
Or cup-shaped.
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Dwarf shrub
Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

Mound-forming shrub. Flowers to 1cm (½in) across in clusters 5cm (2in) across.
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

Tolerates hard pruning
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Summer Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould in spring.
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Bee friendly