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Quinnipiac Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia Quinnipiac
A most distinctive delicate bi-coloured very pale pink almost white with a burgundy red stripe at the top of the cup shaped flower. Dark green foliage is evergreen, plentiful and bold. A very useful flowering shrub to brighten a shady spot.
Position:
Tolerates Sun or Partial Shade
Soil:
Prefers acidic soil, so add peat when planting.
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
May
Flower Colour:
Bi-colour white/pink & burgundy
Other Features:
Large flowers in summer, ideal for shade
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Mulching would benefit, easily grown, dead head after flowering. Submerge pot in a bucket of water before planting. Water well during establishment. Add Osmocote type feed on planting and each spring.
Eventual Height: 1.5m
Eventual Spread:
1m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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4 litre pot |
25-30cm |
£15.95 |
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