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Kalmia buxifolia

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Kalmia
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

K. buxifolia is a compact, rounded dwarf evergreen shrub to 25cm in height, with tiny, glossy ovate leaves. Flowers 6mm width, in clusters, opening white from pink buds in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, acid soil in partial or deep shade. In frost-prone areas, protect from cold, drying winds. Can spread widely due to suckers

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in spring, sow on surface of compost and place pots outdoors. Propagate by potting up rooted suckers in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years