Bog Laurel. A deciduous shrub with smooth textured foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in Mid spring in loose clusters at branch tips; showy, long stalked, rose-pink, saucer-shaped. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 45cm to 60cm. Flowers May to June. Fruits July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Kalmia Polifolia
A deciduous shrub with smooth textured foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in Mid spring in loose clusters at branch tips; showy, long stalked, rose-pink, saucer-shaped.
Additional information
| Generic | Kalmia |
|---|---|
| Species | Polifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bog Laurel |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 45cm, 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 45cm, 60cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | Brown |
| Fruits When | July, August |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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