Mountain-laurels Collection - Kalmia
Mountain-laurels Collection - Kalmia
Kalmia latifolia Olympic Fire, Pinwheel
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood, American Mountain Laurel, Broad-leaved Kalmia
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Description
This collection of Kalmias, or mountain laurels, brings together the varieties 'Olympic Fire', 'Pinwheel', and the species Kalmia latifolia with pale pink flowers. These evergreen shrubs for ericaceous soil, with dark green leathery foliage, are distinguished by their generous flowering. A colourful and spectacular flowering that illuminates cool and semi-shaded areas for several weeks at the end of spring. Use these plants to create a massif or a small flowering hedge. Their compact size is perfect for container gardening on a balcony or terrace, as long as their potting soil is kept slightly moist.
The collection consists of:
1 Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire': a compact variety, reaching about 1m in height and spread. Its bright pink flowers with a paler centre bloom in May-June, clustered in terminal clusters. Its dark green foliage remains decorative all year round.
1 Kalmia latifolia 'Pinwheel': a variety as compact as the previous one. Its pale pink flowers with a reddish-purple centre are edged with white. They appear in June.
1 Kalmia latifolia: larger than the other two, this shrub can reach about 2m in all directions under good conditions. It offers delicate flowers, very pale pink, from May to June.
Plant your Kalmias in spring or autumn, in a non-calcareous, well-drained soil that remains slightly moist even in summer. A mixture of ericaceous soil, leaf compost, and topsoil will be suitable. Choose a semi-shaded location to avoid the scorching sun from damaging their foliage. Respect a spacing of 80cm between each plant to allow for good air circulation and optimal growth.
The Kalmias pair perfectly with many plants and ericaceous shrubs. Plant a 'Polar Bear' Rhododendron with white flowers in the background to create a bright backdrop. In front of the Kalmias, plant the 'Purple Splendor' Azalea with vibrant magenta purple flowers. Add two or three clumps of 'Dryopteris erythrosora', with its coppery spring fronds, to enhance the evergreen foliage of the Kalmias. To lighten your massif and extend its flowering period, plant the Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' at the edge.
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Botanical data
Kalmia
latifolia
Olympic Fire, Pinwheel
Ericaceae
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Spoonwood, American Mountain Laurel, Broad-leaved Kalmia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Kalmia latifolia can withstand very low temperatures, down to -20°C. It should be planted in a semi-shaded position, in a humus-bearing and fertile, acidic, moist (even wet) but well-drained soil. Avoid planting during periods of frost or extreme heat. Prepare a planting hole that is wide and deep enough (40 cm by 40 cm). Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist and fresh. Applying a mulch at the base can be beneficial to protect the fine and shallow roots. Every spring, loosen the soil around the base and top dress with compost, ericaceous soil, and pine bark. The Mountain Laurel can tolerate a sunny exposure, but it dreads scorching situations. It must be placed in such a way that it is shaded during the hottest hours of the day.
The Mountain Laurel thrives in cool and humid conditions, making it extremely vigorous in rainy climates. With its compact growth, it is well-suited for container cultivation on a patio or balcony. The risk of soil drying out is higher in pot cultivation, so a large container, along with a mulch to retain moisture, and increased monitoring of watering are essential. Apart from removing faded flowers, pruning of the Kalmia latifolia is almost unnecessary. However, it is possible to remove dead wood and perform a very light trimming to maintain a balanced habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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