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Beginner
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Kalmia angustifolia
Other names: Sheep laurel, Wicky, Dwarf laurel, Lambkill, Pig laurel
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Genus: Kalmia
Species: K. angustifolia - K. angustifolia is a small, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and rose-red flowers in summer.
Kalmia angustifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: Rose-Red in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Rhododendron 'Rosebud' (Rhododendron 'Rosebud')
Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep laurel) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, deep, acidic soil in partial shade. Water well until established and mulch in spring to retain moisture. Take care with pruning, as it can be slow to recover.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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