Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda'
mountain laurel
- 3 litre pot
- £47.99
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- Position: partial shade
- Soil: reliably moist, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Rich pink button-like buds form in clusters, and open to pale pink, cup shaped blooms, which although not particularly large, appear in such abundance, that the display is really very showy. Kalmia latifolia 'Little Linda' is a compact evergreen, which even when not in bloom, will offer interest throughout the year with its glossy green leaves.
Plant in a sheltered spot with acidic, well-drained soil and partial to full sun, avoiding exposed, windy sites. When planting, dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and backfill with ericaceous compost or a soil mix suitable suitable for acid-loving plants, keeping the crown level with the soil surface.
Remove faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering, and prune minimally—cut back any overgrown branches gradually over two to three years in spring. Apply a generous mulch of well-rotted leaf mould or composted pine needles around the base each spring to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
Remove faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering, and prune minimally—cut back any overgrown branches gradually over two to three years in spring. Apply a generous mulch of well-rotted leaf mould or composted pine needles around the base each spring to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
