Calico Bush. A lovely rare shrub with exquisite cup-shaped rosy-red flowers. Suitable for a peat garden. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Kalmiopsis leachiana
A lovely rare shrub with exquisite cup-shaped rosy-red flowers. Suitable for a peat garden
Additional information
| Generic | Kalmiopsis |
|---|---|
| Species | leachiana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Calico Bush |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| 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 | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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