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Kalmia latifolia

  • Shrub
  • 120-150 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Very hardy

Garden use

Planting and use

Border Wild garden Shrub border Park Solitary

Pots and small gardens

Small garden

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value

Wintergreen

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 120 - 150 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour white, pink
Growth habit wide, ascending
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Soil moisture average

Botanical information

Botanical name Kalmia latifolia
Genus Kalmia
Family Ericaceae