Calico Bush. A magnificent looking rhododendron like shrub with exotic looking bowl shaped deep pink flowers with a maroon band. 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 ‘Pink Charm’
A magnificent looking rhododendron like shrub with exotic looking bowl shaped deep pink flowers with a maroon band
Additional information
| Generic | Kalmia |
|---|---|
| Species | latifolia |
| Varietry | 'Pink Charm' |
| Common Name | Calico Bush |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| 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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