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Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush
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Attractive medium shrub from the united states. Has deep glossy leaves and rich displays of pink flowers in spring. Does best in cooler conditions with moist well drained soils.

  • Height 1.5-2m
  • Spread 1.5-2m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Ericaceae
  • Botanical Name Kalmia latifolia
  • Common Name Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush
  • Origin United States
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Cup
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)