Sheep Laurel. Exotic looking clusters of small bowl shaped rosy-red flowers borne during early summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Kalmia angustifolia
Exotic looking clusters of small bowl shaped rosy-red flowers borne during early summer
Additional information
| Generic | Kalmia |
|---|---|
| Species | angustifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sheep Laurel |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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