Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra'

Hardy Shrub

£24.99

Clusters of showy cupped deep pink blooms

Low growing evergreen shrub

Unusual and rarely seen in gardens

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One of the most beautiful of all evergreen shrubs but rarely seen in gardens, Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra' is a unique shrub with unusual and very showy flowers. The deep pink, cup-shaped flowers are intricately detailed with tiny dark spots and last for a long period, opening in May and continuing through early summer. Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra' has a suckering habit and will gradually spread, forming a low, bushy mound of leathery, deep green, laurel-like foliage that adds year-round interest. Thriving in acid soil, it makes a superb addition to a woodland-type border, partnered with rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas. Alternatively, it can be grown in a container filled with ericaceous compost. This low maintenance evergreen requires only minimal care. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height 0.5m – 1m (1.6-3.2ft). Spread: 1-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft).

Please note – all parts are toxic if eaten.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 1m (3.2ft)
Spread Up to 1.5m (4.9ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months Potting On Months Planting Out Months

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Codes
1 x 15cm Potted Plant (KF3612)

Grow Kalmia in reliably moist, well drained, acid soil that has been enriched with plenty of well-rotted organic matter. Choose a position in semi-shade or full sun with shelter from cold drying winds. Kalmia will flower best in full sun but the soil must remain moist through the summer. Kalmia will not tolerate alkaline soil, waterlogging or drought.

Where soil conditions are alkaline, Kalmia are best grown in patio containers, using ericaceous compost.

Kalmia polifolia is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with a low, spreading habit that is perfect for the front of acid borders or path edges, pairing beautifully with rhododendrons and azaleas. Its slender, glossy, deep green leaves provide year-round interest, while mid-to-late spring brings a dazzling display of purple-pink, saucer-shaped blooms in eye-catching terminal clusters. This low-growing beauty adds vibrant colour, texture and all-year-round foliage to any garden with minimal upkeep. In gardens with alkaline soil it makes a charming specimen for a container filled with ericaceous compost, bringing strong spring impact with its dense blanket of dainty flowers that smother the foliage. Height: 30-60cm (12-24in). Spread: 90cm (35in).

Please note – all parts are toxic if eaten.

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