Calico Bush. A magnificent looking rhododendron like shrub with exotic looking clusters of bowl shaped pale pink flowers with purple spots. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. 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 latifolia ‘Freckles’
A magnificent looking rhododendron like shrub with exotic looking clusters of bowl shaped pale pink flowers with purple spots
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Kalmia |
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Species | latifolia |
Varietry | 'Freckles' |
Common Name | Calico Bush |
Flower Colour | pink, purple |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 2m |
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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