Sheep Laurel. A mound-forming shrub with dark green leaves and clusters of pretty, bowl-shaped, deep red flowers in early summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to July. Partial Shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Kalmia angustifolia f. rubra
A mound-forming shrub with dark green leaves and clusters of pretty, bowl-shaped, deep red flowers in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Kalmia |
|---|---|
| Species | angustifolia |
| Varietry | f. rubra |
| Common Name | Sheep Laurel |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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